Brittany,at age 5,is thinner than she was a year ago; she has gained only 4 pounds even though she has grown 2 inches.Which of the following statements is probably TRUE?

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It is normal for a child's weight gain to slow down as they get older and start to grow taller. The fact that Brittany has only gained 4 pounds in a year, but has grown 2 inches suggests a normal growth pattern for her age. It cannot be concluded that her diet is lacking essential nutrients, that her growth will slow down at puberty, or that she was a low-birth-weight baby based on the information given.

Brittany,at Age 5,is Thinner Than She Was a Year Ago;