2006-09-19 23:51:32 · 4 answers · asked by divemikey 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Some of the reason is variation of genetics. Some of it may be due to variations in health & nutrition. A better diet will increase the child's height & weight. The USA is among the largest people on Earth, on average.
2006-09-19 23:55:13 · answer #1 · answered by julie j 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Weight tables get published after assessment of a defined minimum sample size.
Different weight tables indicate difference in:
1) Gene pool
2) Environmental factors (e.g temperature uncomfortable to baby will exhaust resources in adjusting the body system to thermal stress)
3) Nutrition
4) Culture (food habits)
5) Mother's health
6) Mother's education & awareness.
Hope this satisfies
Sincerely,
R.Wadhwa
2006-09-20 06:58:42 · answer #2 · answered by r_wadhwa 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Factors like nutrition, environment, culture, etc.
2006-09-20 06:53:47 · answer #3 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it really so...!!!
I never heard of it...
BUt it might be because of different environments in which their parents ar broughtup..
2006-09-20 06:54:31 · answer #4 · answered by just curious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋