All of the following statements about birthweight in the United States are correct except
A) the average birthweight is approximately 7 ½ pounds
B) low birthweight is defined as a birthweight equal to or less than 2,500 grams (5 ½ pounds)
C) macrosomic births are those involving newborns who weigh less than 1,500 grams (3 ¼ pounds)
D) the incidence of low birthweight varies as a function of race/ethnicity
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