Date of W.I.C Appointment Jonathan's Age Jonathan's Height Jonathan's Weight Lab Values: Hemoglobin Lab Values: Lead
8/1/05 30 months 35.5 inches 27 lbs 10.3 10.2
5/2/05 27 months 35 inches 26.5 lbs
2/4/05 24 months 34.5 inches 26 lbs
Your first step is to evaluate the anthropometric and biochemical data that is provided in the table above. Do this using the CDC growth grids for infant boys from the day of their birth until they are 36 months old. Plot Jonathan's weight/age, length/age and weight/length in a graph.
1.What do you notice about Jonathan's rate of growth over the past six months?
To evaluate Jonathan's rate of growth over the past six months, we need to plot his weight/age, length/age, and weight/length on a graph using the CDC growth grids for infant boys.
First, let's look at the table provided:
Date of W.I.C Appointment:
- 8/1/05
- 5/2/05
- 2/4/05
Jonathan's Age:
- 30 months
- 27 months
- 24 months
Jonathan's Height:
- 35.5 inches
- 35 inches
- 34.5 inches
Jonathan's Weight:
- 27 lbs
- 26.5 lbs
- 26 lbs
Lab Values: Hemoglobin
- 10.3
- 10.2
Lab Values: Lead
- Not provided
To plot the data, we will use the CDC growth grids for infant boys. These grids show the expected range of weight, length, and weight/length ratio at different ages.
Now, let's plot the data on the graph using the given information:
- Plot Jonathan's weight/age by marking the points (30 months, 27 lbs), (27 months, 26.5 lbs), and (24 months, 26 lbs) on the weight/age graph.
- Plot Jonathan's length/age by marking the points (30 months, 35.5 inches), (27 months, 35 inches), and (24 months, 34.5 inches) on the length/age graph.
- Plot Jonathan's weight/length by marking the points (35.5 inches, 27 lbs), (35 inches, 26.5 lbs), and (34.5 inches, 26 lbs) on the weight/length graph.
After plotting the data, analyze the graph to determine Jonathan's rate of growth over the past six months. Look for any trends or patterns in the data. Specifically, pay attention to any significant changes in weight, length, or weight/length ratio.
Based on the graph analysis, you should be able to answer the question: What do you notice about Jonathan's rate of growth over the past six months?