Low weight and height for child

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Asked for Female, 28 Years

Hi my 5 year old girl child is currently 14.5 kg and height 103 cm . Her birth weight is 2.9 kg. She eats well ...her appetite is good...she is an active child, but not gaining weight and height is also too low...myself my height is 149cm and weight is 45kg. Is it due to the gene or should I be concerned about her weight and height...if so what should I do next?what tests are needed?

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