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- Infant growth: Whats normal? - Mayo Clinic
A baby's head size is measured to get an idea of how well the brain is growing During the first month, a baby's head may increase about 1 inch (2 5 centimeters) But on average, the skull grows about 0 4 inches (1 centimeter) each month Your baby's health care provider will track growth at well-baby exams
- Digestion: How long does it take? - Mayo Clinic
More digestive fluids in the small intestine break down the food into the nutrients your body can use The small intestine absorbs nutrients to circulate in your blood On average, it takes about six hours for food to move through the stomach and small intestine The digested food then travels into the large intestine, also called the colon
- Tool: BMI and waist circumference calculator - Mayo Clinic
Body mass index (BMI) uses weight and height to estimate body fat A high BMI and large waist size may signal an increased risk of heart disease
- Exercise: How much do I need every day? - Mayo Clinic
How much should the average adult exercise every day? For most healthy adults, the Department of Health and Human Services recommends these exercise guidelines: Aerobic activity
- Blood sugar testing: Why, when and how - Mayo Clinic
If you have diabetes, testing your blood sugar levels can be a key part of staying healthy Blood sugar testing helps many people with diabetes manage the condition and prevent health problems There are several main ways to test your blood sugar You can use a device that measures your sugar levels
- Calorie calculator - Mayo Clinic
If you're pregnant or breast-feeding, are a competitive athlete, or have a metabolic disease, such as diabetes, the calorie calculator may overestimate or underestimate your actual calorie needs
- Nutrition for kids: Guidelines for a healthy diet - Mayo Clinic
Nutrition for kids is based on the same ideas as nutrition for adults Everyone needs the same types of things, such as vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, protein and fat
- Dwarfism - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Given as a shot, this medicine is for children 5 years of age and older who have achondroplasia and open growth plates so they can still grow In studies, those who took Voxzogo grew an average of 0 6 inches (1 6 cm) Ask your doctor and geneticist about the potential risks and benefits Additional medicines to treat dwarfism are being studied
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