title: Growth in weight and length.
abstract: Some of the complex factors that can affect growth in weight but especially in height are discussed. It is emphasized that although due attention needs to be paid to diet and the regular provision of the extra macro- and micro-nutrients needed during catch-up growth, other considerations are just as important.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  As well as dealing with the problem of poor sanitation and consequent frequent infection in developing countries, social stimulation and the restoration of a feeling of well-being and general happiness can be just as important.
authors.affiliation: Darwin College, Silver Street, Cambridge, UK. rogergwhitehead@aol.com
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Whitehead
mesh_terms: D001827:Body Height / Q000502:physiology*; D002648:Child; D002657:Child Development / Q000502:physiology*; D002669:Child Welfare; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003906:Developing Countries; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D015430:Weight Gain / Q000502:physiology*