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List Of Illnesses Caused By Poor Nutrition
Poor feeding is when an infant has a lack of interest in feeding or a problem receiving the proper amount of nutrition.
Alternative Names
Feeding - infant's lack of interest; Infant - lack of interest in feeding
Considerations
Poor feeding is a nonspecific symptom seen in newborn and young infants. It can result from many conditions, including infection, metabolic disorders, genetic disorders, structural problems, and neurological disorders. Poor feeding is not a sign of the severity of...
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