What are infants considered when they weigh less than 90% of infants of the same gestational age?
A) Preemie
B) Too-small-for-date
C) Preterm
D) Small-for-date

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Infants who weigh less than 90% of infants of the same gestational age are considered small-for-date, also known as small-for-gestational-age (SGA) infants. This term is preferred over "too-small-for-date" because it implies a growth restriction rather than just being born early (preterm) or as a result of maternal factors.

What Are Infants Considered When They Weigh Less Than 90