All of the Following Statements About Birthweight in the United

Multiple Choice

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