A child with known renal disease will: 1. Grow the same, on average, as other children. 2. Have ...

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1. The child will have poor weight gain because of the increased metabolism needed for the body to maintain a balance, which results in poor nutrient absorption. So, the child will not grow at the same rate as his peers.
2. The child will have poor weight gain because of the increased metabolism needed for the body to maintain a balance, which results in poor nutrient absorption. So, the child will not grow at the same rate as his peers.
3. The child will have difficulty with absorption of nutrients and have an increased metabolic rate, which does not put the child at risk for obesity.
4. A growth hormone is depleted in chronic renal failure, causing short stature and poor weight gain.