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Faltering growth is a term used to describe a slower rate of weight gain in childhood than expected for age and sex. In the UK, growth in children is monitored on growth charts which combine the World Health Organization (WHO) growth standards (based on longitudinal studies of healthy, breastfed infants) and UK birth and preterm growth data.
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Faltering growth (also known as failure to thrive) is a term used to describe a slower rate of weight gain in childhood than expected for age and sex. The term 'faltering growth' is preferred as periods of slow growth may represent temporary variation from the expected pattern, and the word 'failure' may be seen as negative and potentially ...
May 28, 2024 · If a child is not growing as we would expect, this is called failure to thrive or faltering growth. Plotting measurements over time is the most useful way to assess a child’s growth, which is important as it is reflective of their underlying health and nutritional status. 1
Faltering growth can occur when a child’s nutritional intake does not meet their specific energy requirements. Undernutrition may underlie relatively slow weight gain and movement downwards across weight centiles on a growth chart. Faltering growth in early childhood may be associated with persisting problems with appetite and feeding.
Sep 27, 2017 · Overview. This guideline covers recognition, assessment and monitoring of faltering growth in infants and children. It includes a definition of growth thresholds for concern and identifying the risk factors for, and possible causes of, faltering growth.
Sep 28, 2017 · Faltering growth after the early days of life is characterised by a slower rate of weight gain than expected for age, sex, and current weight. Investigations for faltering growth involve a clinical, developmental, and social assessment and full physical examination.
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Definition of Faltering Growth The term ‘faltering growth’ is used to describe a pattern of slower weight gain than expected for age and sex in infants and preschool children, and it is most often due to inadequate nutritional intake 1 .
