Poor growth, frequent vomiting, and food extrusion in a young child most likely indicate which of the following?
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Correct answer: A feeding disorder of infancy or early childhood
Persistent feeding refusal, growth faltering, vomiting, and food extrusion point to a feeding disorder of infancy/childhood rather than normal picky eating. ADHD and ODD are behavioural disorders and do not explain the growth and feeding findings.
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