Journal of Clinical Pediatrics ›› 2026, Vol. 44 ›› Issue (6): 485-488.doi: 10.12372/jcp.2026.26e0555

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Identification and management of faltering growth in children: insights from the 13th International Conference on Nutrition and Growth

HU Yan1, YANG Fan2, LIANG Aimin1, MAO Meng2()   

  1. 1 National Center for Children's Health, The Department of Health Care of Beijing Children's Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University, Beijing 100045, China
    2 Department of Child Health Care, West China Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
  • Received:2026-04-25 Revised:2026-05-17 Accepted:2026-05-19 Published:2026-06-15 Online:2026-06-04
  • Contact: MAO Meng E-mail:dffmmao@126.com

Abstract:

The 13th International Conference on Nutrition and Growth (N&G 2026) was held in Prague, Czech Republic, from April 9 to 11, 2026. The conference brought together leading pediatricians, nutritionists, neonatologists, child development specialists, and researchers from related disciplines worldwide to discuss key and emerging topics in pediatric nutrition, growth, and development. Faltering growth (FG) and its management remain major challenges in pediatric practice globally. This article aims to systematically summarize and interpret the latest discussions presented at the conference regarding the evolving definitions of faltering growth, its identification and assessment, and evidence-based management strategies. It is intended to provide clinicians with up-to-date, authoritative, and practical guidance for the management of children with faltering growth.

Key words: faltering growth, identification, management, conference, child

CLC Number: 

  • R72