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Child Nutrition (Expert Forum)
should I be worried about a growth condition
Answered by
Renee Radenberg - Child Nutrition, nutrition
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To help the Registered Dietitian evaluate your child's nutritional status, please state your child's weight (in kg or lbs.), height, and age in the content of your question.
To help the Registered Dietitian evaluate your child's nutritional status, please state your child's weight (in kg or lbs.), height, and age in the content of your question.
should I be worried about a growth condition
by mama_to_9, Nov 01, 2009 01:36PM
My daughter is BELOW 5th percentile on height,and 5th percentile on height. She is so small compared to other children her age,and I am starting to become concerned.Should I be worried about a condition that affects her growth?Another thing that worries me is she poops about 10 times a day,is that normal.
Is your child male or female?
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Female
What is your child's age?
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14 months
What is your child's height?
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28 inches
What is your child's weight (kgs or lbs)
:
19 pounds
Doctor's Answer
by Renee Radenberg, Nov 09, 2009 08:20AM
, Nov 09, 2009 08:20AMTo: mama_to_9
Her weight is just above the 5th percentile and her height is on the 5th percentile for her age. She just may be petite. As long as she is growing at a steady rate, even if it is slow, that is normal. Genetics play a role in stature and are females in the family that are petite? Suggest giving her a nutrient dense drink such as Pediasure or milkshake (milk and ice cream blended) in place of milk at all meals for additional calories and protein for growth and weight gain. Moving your bowels 10 times a day normal, it depends on the stool consistency. If it is loose, suggest going to her MD to be checked.
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