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We have a boy with chromosome 14 deficiency which type of food is better to him to increase weight (2years old and his weight 7 kg)?

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Dr. Satyanarayan Hegde answered

FTT: It's really a question of how much calorie ; protein your child is getting. Some of these children need feeding tube to provide enough calories. You really need to see your child's pediatrician.

Answered 11/24/2013

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A member asked:

We have a boy with chromosome 14 deficiency which type of food is better to him to increase weight (2years old and his weight 7 kg)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Satyanarayan Hegde answered

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