Newborns whose birth weight falls in the lowest 10 percent for their gestational age are said to be of low birth weight.

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Final Answer : False, Explanation :  Newborns whose birth weight falls in the lowest 10 percent for their gestational age are considered small for gestational age (SGA), not necessarily low birth weight. Low birth weight is defined as a weight of less than 2,500 grams (5 pounds, 8 ounces) regardless of gestational age.

Newborns whose birth weight falls in the lowest 10 percent for their gestational age are said to be of low birth weight.

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