FTT is an abbreviation for which condition?

• A. Fetal Transfer Threshold
• B. Fertility Treatment Trial
• C. Foot Temperature Test
• D. Failure to Thrive

Answer: (D)

In nutrition and pediatrics, FTT stands for Failure to Thrive. This term describes a child who isn’t growing as expected, typically shown by weight that falls below standard percentiles or crosses downward across major percentile lines on growth charts. It signals that energy intake may be inadequate, or there may be absorption or metabolic issues affecting growth. Recognizing FTT prompts a nutrition-focused evaluation: confirming and possibly increasing caloric intake, examining feeding patterns and caregiver factors, and checking for medical conditions that could hinder growth. The other expansions are not standard terms used to describe growth concerns in pediatric nutrition, so Failure to Thrive is the appropriate meaning.