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Digestive Topics : Failure to Thrive

Failure to Thrive is a term used to describe children who don’t meet expected growth targets (in weight or height). It often means they are not receiving enough calories or are not able to process the calories they are receiving properly. To learn more about Failure to Thrive download the GastroKids Fact Sheet on Failure to Thrive.

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