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Current treatments for acute malnutrition, including therapeutic complementary foods, are not formulated based on an understanding of how they impact gut microbiota. This may limit their efficacy. This paper examines the links among therapeutic diets, microbiota development, and the growth recovery of children in Bangladesh. It argues that by intentionally identifying and incorporating foods that support healthy microbiota, treatment could be made more effective, affordable, and sustainable.