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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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Blood pressure chart: What your reading means - Mayo Clinic
A diagnosis of high blood pressure is usually based on the average of two or more readings taken on separate visits The first time your blood pressure is checked, it should be measured in both arms to see if there is a difference After that, the arm with the higher reading should be used An accurate reading is important
- A1C test - Mayo Clinic
An A1C test result shows the average blood sugar level over the past 2 to 3 months The A1C test measures what percentage of hemoglobin in the blood is coated with sugar, also called glycated The higher the A1C level is, the poorer the blood sugar management
- Water: How much should you drink every day? - Mayo Clinic
So how much fluid does the average, healthy adult living in a temperate climate need? The U S National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine determined that an adequate daily fluid intake is:
- 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
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