It's not called “failure to thrive” anymore: Nurturing environment needed to treat “faltering weight”

In a new clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released March 16, 2026, Hans B. Kersten, M.D. writes about the new policy defining “faltering weight” and recommending treatment options.

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The Brown University Child and Adolescent Behavior Letter
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2026-05-12
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https://doi.org/10.1002/cbl.30957
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Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
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It's not called “failure to thrive” anymore: Nurturing environment needed to treat “faltering weight”

Alison Knopf
The Brown University Child and Adolescent Behavior Letter
Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
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It's not called “failure to thrive” anymore: Nurturing environment needed to treat “faltering weight”

Alison Knopf
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In a new clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released March 16, 2026, Hans B. Kersten, M.D. writes about the new policy defining “faltering weight” and recommending treatment options.

The Brown University Child and Adolescent Behavior LetterVol. 42(6)
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Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
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It's not called “failure to thrive” anymore: Nurturing environment needed to treat “faltering weight” — Alison Knopf · The Brown University Child and Adolescent Behavior Letter (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS