Failure to thrive classification

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Akash Daswaney, M.B.B.S[2]

Overview

There is no established classification system for failure to thrive. Based on cause, it may be divided into organic and non-organic failure to thrive.

Classification

• There is no established classification for failure to thrive.
• Based on cause, failure to thrive is divided into:
  • Organic causes
  • Non-organic causes
• Organic causes are further divided into those that are due to:
  • Inadequate calorie intake
  • Excessive calorie expenditure
  • Inadequate calorie absorption