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Failure to thrive in children.

Mahendra D Shah1

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Medical College of Vigrinia/Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, 23298-0529, USA. mdshah@hsc.vcu.edu

Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology
|October 24, 2002
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Optimal infant nutrition is key for child health and development. This review covers failure to thrive in children under two, including causes and management strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Child Health
  • Developmental Biology

Background:

  • Optimal nutrition is critical for infant health, growth, and development.
  • Failure to thrive (FTT) is a significant concern in children younger than two years.
  • Understanding FTT is essential for early intervention and positive health outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of failure to thrive (FTT) in infants and young children.
  • To review normal growth patterns and relevant growth indices.
  • To outline the common causes and a systematic approach to the evaluation and management of FTT.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of normal growth, growth indices, and etiology of FTT.
  • Discussion of diagnostic criteria and clinical evaluation strategies for FTT.

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  • Synthesis of current approaches to the management of FTT in pediatric populations.

    • Main Results:

    • FTT is characterized by inadequate growth in infants and young children.
    • Etiologies of FTT are multifactorial, including nutritional, medical, and psychosocial factors.
    • A comprehensive evaluation is necessary to identify the underlying causes of FTT.

    Conclusions:

    • Early identification and management of FTT are crucial for optimizing child health.
    • A multidisciplinary approach is often required for effective FTT intervention.
    • Continued research into the long-term impacts of FTT is warranted.