Failure to thrive (FTT)

Failure to thrive (FTT) or poor weight gain refers to a condition in which an infant or child does not gain weight at the expected standard of growth. FTT is not a disease, but rather a sign that a child is undernourished. Because FTT typically occurs...

As a registered dietitian nutritionist working in a major pediatric facility, I saw a need in the Dallas / Fort Worth area. There was nowhere that provided the required time and support that families needed in the area of food and nutrition—whether it be for...