Poor feeding
Poor feeding
Poor feeding (pronunciation: /pʊər 'fiːdɪŋ/) is a medical term that refers to a condition where an infant or child has difficulty eating or refuses to eat. It is often a symptom of an underlying health issue and can lead to malnutrition and developmental problems if not addressed promptly.
Etymology
The term "poor feeding" is derived from the English words "poor", meaning inadequate or insufficient, and "feeding", which refers to the act of giving food to a person or animal.
Related Terms
- Malnutrition: A condition that results from eating a diet in which one or more nutrients are either not enough or are too much such that it causes health problems.
- Failure to thrive: A term used in pediatric, adult and veterinary medicine, to indicate insufficient weight gain or inappropriate weight loss.
- Feeding disorder: A condition characterized by the refusal to eat certain food items, food groups, or all foods, leading to insufficient calorie intake.
- Dysphagia: Difficulty or discomfort in swallowing, as a symptom of disease.
- Anorexia: An eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image that results in self-imposed starvation and excessive weight loss.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Poor feeding
- Wikipedia's article - Poor feeding
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