title: A stepwise approach to evaluation of undernutrition and failure to thrive.
abstract: The primary care physician is key to evaluating children who are undernourished or failing to thrive. The comprehensive stepwise approach to evaluation is simple and effective. Positive outcomes can be expected.
authors.affiliation: Division of General Pediatrics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gahagan
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Holmes
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D015362:Child Nutrition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005183:Failure to Thrive / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007228:Infant Nutrition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010808:Physical Examination