Which is true about newborns classified as small for gestational age (SGA)?
A) They weigh less than 2500g.
B) They are born before 38 weeks of gestation.
C) They are below the tenth percentile on gestational growth charts.
D) Placental malfunction is the only recognized cause of this condition.

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SGA infants are defined as below the tenth percentile in growth when compared with other infants of the same gestational age. SGA is not defined by weight. Infants born before 38 weeks are defined as preterm. There are many causes of SGA infants.

Which Is True About Newborns Classified as Small for Gestational