Growth of child

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Growth of child

Asked for Male, 6 Years

My son turned 6 on July 4th 2018, his wt was 15.5kgs and height is 105cm..his birth wt was 2.75kgs...am concerned whether he is malnutritioned or underweight.

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Dr. J Prabhakar Rao Pediatrician 32 yrs exp Ghaziabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. J Prabhakar Rao

Pediatrician 32 yrs exp Ghaziabad

His weight and height are in normal range for the particular age. Just ensure a healthy balanced diet including curd and Banana in the diet in addition to whatever you prepare at home,and plenty of physical activity.

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