Max is a seven-month-old baby who was abandoned at an orphanage. He does not get enough nutrition and has not put on any weight in the last few months. A medical worker examines Max and suspects that his condition is the result of inadequate care. Max is most likely to be diagnosed with _____.

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Failure to thrive syndrome is diagnosed in infants and children who are significantly underweight or who are not gaining weight at a normal rate, often due to inadequate nutrition or neglect, which matches Max's situation.

Max Is a Seven-Month-Old Baby Who Was Abandoned at an Orphanage