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[quote=Anonymous]Seconding the recommendation to talk to your pediatrician, and specifically, ask to have your son screened for celiac (full panel, not just TTG-IGA). The stereotype with celiac is skinny people who can't hold onto weight, but a recent study showed that just as many people are normal weight or overweight. My kid showed a ravenous appetite and put on a ton of weight (fat, not healthy muscle building) suddenly, while never feeling full (even after multiple helpings) and not reaching their predicted adult height. The disease destroys villi in the small intestine, but it can be patchy by nature so some areas absorb nutrients and others don't - IOW, they were malnourished and able to keep weight at the same time. celiac.org is a good reference. Good luck![/quote]
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