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Maintaining a healthy weight

A healthy weight is different for everyone. Find out how you can maintain the weight that is healthy for you and why this is important.

Finding a weight that is right for you

Eating healthy foods and being physically active are important factors in maintaining a healthy weight. Read about tips for keeping a healthy body weight.

Healthy bodies during puberty

Eating healthy foods, being physically active and sleeping well are important parts of a healthy lifestyle. Read about tips for keeping healthy as you navigate puberty.

Poor weight gain in infants and young children

Read about poor weight gain, which is when a child does not grow or gain weight as expected. Learn about the causes and management of poor weight gain in infants and young children.

Hemophilia and keeping active

Learn why keeping active is a great way for teens living with hemophilia to protect their joints.

Encouraging healthy lifestyle habits

Exercising regularly, eating well and sleeping well are all important parts of proper JIA management. Learn how to encourage your teen to be healthy.

Complications of diabetes

Learn what the potential complications of diabetes are, the risk factors and how they can be reduced.

Healthy bodies during puberty

Eating healthy foods, being physically active and sleeping well are important parts of a healthy lifestyle. Read about tips for keeping healthy as you navigate puberty.

Gaining too much weight during brain tumour treatment

In-depth information concerning the issues that may arise for your child if he gains too much weight as a side effect of his brain tumour treatment.

Excess weight gain after brain tumour treatment

An overview of the factors that can affect weight gain in children with brain tumours, and tips for maintaining a healthy weight.

Nutrition before and during pregnancy

​Nutrition plays an important role in supporting a healthy pregnancy. Find out how to get the right nutrients to support you and your baby.

Physical activity after a liver transplant

Physical activity and mental health: Types of physical activity

Take this quiz to find out what type of exercise or activity is right for you based on your exercise preferences.

Nutrition labels: Finding out about the food you eat

Learn how to read nutrition labels to help compare and choose products, and to make informed food choices.

Weight gain after a blood and marrow transplant

Learn how to prevent and manage your child's weight gain, after a transplant.

Body image

Learn more about body image and how having a positive body image can improve your overall health.

Cystic fibrosis and nutrition

People with cystic fibrosis can maintain healthy bodies with nutritional support and advice.

Growth in the first year

Read about expected growth and weight gain in the first year of a baby's life. Growth charts and information about head circumference are also provided.

Bone health after an allogeneic blood and marrow transplant

Learn how your child can keep their bones strong after a blood and bone marrow transplant.

Maintaining a healthy body weight

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)

Learn about avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), including signs and symptoms, what to do if you think you have it and how it's treated.

Polycystic ovaries syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovaries syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder caused by hormonal imbalance. Learn about the effects of PCOS as well as possible treatment options.

Eating healthy