Robin's parents are drug addicts and therefore are unresponsive to her needs. Although they provide enough food for her to eat, they pay little attention to her and she spends most of her time unattended and alone. When Robin goes to kindergarten, the teacher is concerned because she is so small and thin, and she has trouble eating the school lunch without vomiting. The most likely diagnosis for Robin's condition is:

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Failure-to-thrive syndrome is characterized by a lack of physical growth or development, which is often caused by inadequate nutrition and a lack of emotional and social stimulation. In Robin's case, her parents' neglect and drug addiction have likely contributed to her failure to thrive. Anemia, malnutrition, and stunting may be consequences of failure-to-thrive syndrome, but they do not capture the whole picture of the condition.

Robin's Parents Are Drug Addicts and Therefore Are Unresponsive to Her