Frequently Used Guidelines - Assuring Pediatric Nutrition in the Community

	Assuring Pediatric Nutrition in the Community
	FREQUENTLY USED GUIDELINES: Failure to Thrive / Growth Failure
	WHAT IS FAILURE TO THRIVE? When should I be concerned? What causes growth failure? HOW DO I ASSESS A CHILD WHEN I SUSPECT GROWTH FAILURE? Physical history and exam Anthropometrics and growth Laboratory tests Feeding and diet Psychosocial issues HOW DO I DETERMINE NUTRIENT NEEDS FOR CATCH-UP GROWTH? What is catch-up growth? Estimating energy needs Estimating protein needs Vitamins and minerals REFERENCES


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