Nutrition Through the Life Cycle (MindTap Course List)
Nutrition Through the Life Cycle (MindTap Course List)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781305628007
Author: Judith E. Brown
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 11, Problem 6RQ
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To examine: Whether the statement “A 4-year-old boy with cerebral palsy would have normal growth on the CDC growth charts” is true or false.

Introduction: Cerebral palsy is the most common type of motor disability in children due to an abnormality of the brain. Children with cerebral palsy have difficulty in eating, walking, talking, and maintaining their balance. CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) specialized growth charts are consulted for recommendations for children who are older than 24 months.

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