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If a child eats adequate protein but total energy intake is below that needed by the body, what will follow?

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Dr. Anthony LaBarbera answered

Depends: If they are not eating enough calories to maintain adequate growth, their weight will decrease, and eventually their height may decrease. This is called failure to thrive.

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Answered 11/19/2015

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A member asked:

If a child eats adequate protein but total energy intake is below that needed by the body, what will follow?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Anthony LaBarbera answered

Dr Ferguson and 5 doctors agreed

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