Failure to thrive and pediatric undernutrition
Daniel B. Kessler, Peter Dawson
Failure to thrive and pediatric undernutrition
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Transdiciplinary Approach
by Daniel B. Kessler, Peter Dawson
The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Did you know that some kids don’t grow the way they’re supposed to because their bodies aren’t getting enough food? This story dives deep into how doctors and helpers work together to solve tricky problems that affect little kids’ health and brains. Understanding these challenges matters because every child deserves the chance to grow strong and smart.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book provides an in-depth look at pediatric undernutrition and failure to thrive in children under age three. It covers medical, developmental, and cognitive impacts of inadequate nutrition and emphasizes the importance of coordinated care among healthcare professionals and community resources. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it offers valuable insights without graphic content but deals with complex health topics in an accessible way.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781557663481
- Pages
- 620
- Publisher
- Brookes Publishing Company
- Published
- 1999
- Type
- Fiction