Tag: Pediatric nutrition

Failure to thrive (FTT), a term for growth concerns in children, is so real that medical professionals now often use the less pejorative and more descriptive term 'growth faltering.' This complex pediatric condition describes inadequate weight gain or growth deceleration and is taken very seriously by healthcare providers.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), malnutrition is a factor in nearly half of all deaths in children under five. A key tool in combating this, especially in vulnerable populations, is **Mid-Upper Arm Circumference**, commonly known as MUAC. This simple, reliable measurement provides a quick snapshot of an individual's nutritional status by assessing the muscle and fat mass in their upper arm.