Why Might Growth Charts Mislead Parents and Pediatricians Who Are

Multiple Choice

Why might growth charts mislead parents and pediatricians who are evaluating a baby's physical growth?

A) They contain separate age-specific averages of height and weight for boys and girls.
B) They combine age-specific averages of height and weight for formula-fed and breastfed babies.
C) They indicate variations from averages in height and weight.
D) They are compiled using averages from both typically and atypically developing children.