This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Paediatric Care in RCH: BW, BL, PEM, Breast Feeding, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Weight of a newborn triples at the age of:- 
Select and explain. 
A. 5 months, B. 6 months, C. 1 year, D. 2 years
C: 1 year
Answer: C: 1 year 
Explanation: Average bih weight in India: 2.8 kg. (2.7-2.9 kg) Bih weight doubles at 5 months, triples by 1 year and quadruples by 2 years of age. Minimum expected weight gain per month: 500 grams. Height- average bih length in India- 50 cm Height at the end of infancy- 75 cm height doubles by 4 years