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August 02, 2001
 | | | | | | | | Dear Ms. Silva,
My son is 21 months old. He doesn't like to eat. His weight is 24 pounds. Is it OK? Or what should I do to help him gain weight? Does the quality or quantity of food matter in gaining the weight? Should I give him small frequent feeds?
-Jayshree in Hopkins, MN
Dear Jayshree,
At 24 pounds, your son weighs slightly less than other children his age. However, when evaluating a child's growth, you also want to take into account his length because the goal is to have a weight that is proportionate for his length. Your healthcare practitioner can tell you if your child's weight is proportionate to his length.
When considering weight gain in children...
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