• Previously called ‘failure to thrive’ (the word ‘failure’ may be seen as pejorative) • Previously called ‘failure to thrive’ (the word ‘failure’ may be seen as pejorative)
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Faltering growth
refers to a slower rate of weight gain in childhood than expected for age and sex×Faltering growth
• Faltering growth refers to a slower rate of weight gain in childhood than expected for age and sex