Failure to thrive (ftt)
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Failure to thrive is weight consistently below the 3rd to 5th percentile for age and sex, progressive decrease in weight to below the 3rd to 5th percentile, or a decrease in the percentile rank of 2 major growth parameters in a short period. The cause may be an identified medical condition or may be related to environmental factors. Both types relate to inadequate nutrition. Treatment aims to restore proper nutrition.
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