Bernard weighs 7.5 pounds at birth.Assuming his development proceeds normally,he should weigh about _____ pounds by his first birthday.

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According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the average weight gain for a baby in the first year is 5-7 ounces per week for the first few months, then slows down to about 3-5 ounces per week. Using the average weight gain of 6 ounces per week, Bernard would gain approximately 24 pounds in his first year. Therefore, his weight at one year old would be 7.5 + 24 = 31.5 pounds. The closest answer choice to this is C, 22.5 pounds, which is only 9 pounds less than the actual expected weight.

Bernard Weighs 7