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Tag: underweight

September 30, 2020 / Nutrition

A Dietitian’s Best Advice If Your Child Is Underweight

Some kids are underweight despite parents’ best efforts to feed them well. A registered dietitian explains how you can tell if a child is truly underweight and how to help them gain weight the healthy way.

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July 16, 2019 / Pediatrics

Up, Up and Away: Is Your Child’s Growth Chart on Target?

Should you worry if your baby started out in the 90th percentile but as a toddler is barely in the 20th? Growth looks different for every kid. Here’s what to look for, including some possible reasons your child’s weight and height may differ from their peers.

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