John, a first-born, had a low birthweight. He grew steadily in length and continued to gain weight, remaining at the 10th percentile on the CDC growth charts, until age 3 . Between ages 3 and 4, his weight declined without any presenting illnesses. Why would it be difficult to diagnose FTT?

a. Typical growth and development for a healthy child includes a decline in appetite and weight at this age.
b. There were no siblings to compare his growth rate to.
c. His growth pattern indicated that for the majority of his life he was developing appropriately.
d. His weight declined to the 7th percentile.
e. a and c


e

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