Dr. Tanis Fenton - Principles, practicalities & pitfalls of growth assessments - Annales Nestlé - Episode 10

Dr. Tanis Fenton discusses the different genetic and environmental factors to take into consideration when evaluating normal growth in infants and children. A child’s position on a chart does not tell the whole story as nutrition, genetic potential, or body composition influence an individual's normal growth. This episode further emphasizes the need to look beyond standard growth charts and, instead, towards individual assessments and growth patterns measured over time for accurate diagnoses to prevent unnecessary interventions.