pediatrics
Failure to Thrive (FTT) in Children
Introduction
Failure to thrive in children 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 2 major growth percentiles in a short period of time. The cause may be a medical condition or may be related to environmental factors. All types of failure to thrive relate to inadequate nutrition. Treatment is aimed at restoring proper nutrition. 