Non-organic failure to thrive--dietetic practice in a community setting

Failure to thrive, the direct result of inadequate nutrition and in particular energy intake, is commonly encountered. This paper considers how to identify the nature of this inadequacy using specific nutritional assessment methodology and how the information can be used to enable appropriate and effective intervention to take place. It discusses the observations and findings of 7 years of community dietetic practice and the potential impact on other health professionals working with children who are failing to thrive.