Failure To Thrive (FTT) Level 3

Failure toThrive (FTT)
(Growth Deficiency)
What is it?
*FTT- Protein Calorie Malnutrition, Vitamin and Mineral Depletion
Growth and Development Failure under age 2, Fever of Unknown
Origin, Anemia or Crohn’s Disease in older children
*Organic FTT- caused by Chronic Disease (Cancer, Infections,
Allergies, Cleft/Lip Palate, Physical/Mental Disability
*Non-organic FTT- Illnesses, Social/Environmental Defects,
Caregivers Behaviors, Inadequate Feeding Procedures
Fact:
*1/3 of Children- referred to a pediatric center are malnourished
*Children- fifth percentile of weight/length infants same age
*Problems- Slow to Talk, Behavior, Weight Loss, poor Weight Gain
*Can be- Physical. Psychological, Social, Economic
What can I do?
*See a Physician
*See a FFF RD or a RD- for help with meal planning
*Proper Feeding Techniques/Schedule/Behaviors/Growth
*Hydration/Nutrition