At Birth,Kelley Weighed 8 Pounds

Multiple Choice

At birth,Kelley weighed 8 pounds.Her mother became concerned when she lost body weight,but her obstetrician assured her that most newborns do lose weight before they learn to adjust to neonatal feeding.About what percent of their body weight is lost before they make this adjustment?

A) 2 to 3 percent
B) 10 percent
C) 5 to 7 percent
D) 16 percent