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AAP, NASPGHAN Issue Guidance on Faltering Weight in Children

New recommendations standardize diagnosis and aim to reduce unnecessary interventions in early childhood growth concerns.

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    'Faltering weight' replaces 'failure to thrive' in pediatric guidelines.

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    Increased caloric intake is essential for management.

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    Routine tests are discouraged unless concerning features are present.

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    Endoscopy is not recommended for initial evaluations.

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    Nutritional supplementation can enhance weight gain significantly.

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    Socioeconomic status should not be used as a diagnostic risk factor.

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    Emphasis on tailoring care to individual patient needs is vital.

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AAP, NASPGHAN Issue Guidance on Faltering Weight in Children

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • March 18, 2026

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