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a feeding disorder of infancy, early childhood, failure of a young child, obtain adequate nutrition, is reflected by weight loss, a failure to gain weight appropriately, feeding disorders, diagnosed, the infant, young child appears malnourished, problem, a medical condition, cleft palate, congenital heart disease, chronic lung disease, a disorder that causes, mental retardation, disorders, unknown, a variety of factors poverty, dysfunctional child-caregiver interactions, parental misinformation, appropriate diet to meet the child's needs, poor weight gain, weight loss, constipation, excessive crying, irritability, apathy child, evaluated, medical illness that could cause, contribute, problem, evaluation, the growth curves, height, weight, head circumference, important in any evaluation of feeding, weight problems, imaging studies, complete the medical workup but often, normal in children, growth problems, depending on the severity, following measures taken, increase the number of calories, fluid the infant takes in, correct any vitamin, mineral deficiencies, identify, correct any underlying physical illnesses, psychosocial problems, a short period of hospitalization required to accomplish these goals, no quick cure, the majority of infants, children, feeding disorders, a multidisciplinary approach, pediatricians, outreach nurses, dietitians, social workers, behavior specialists, parents working together to improve the child's well-, nutritional status, childhood malnutrition, permanently stunt mental, physical development, severe, long-lasting, early treatment, prevent such complications, call, pediatrician, have concerns, child's appetite, behavior, growth, following recommended guidelines, nutrition, ensure adequate caloric, fluid intake, an infant, regular well-child visits to pediatrician, identify any feeding, growth problems early, prevent permanent damage related to malnutrition.