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Caffeine and energy drinks

Caffeine is a stimulant drug found in many drinks, treats and some medicines. Find out its effects on your body and how much of it is OK to consume per day.

Meal planning with consistent carbohydrate intakes

Read the story of 12-year-old Pino and how his meal plan with consistent carbohydrate intakes works for him.

Prematurity: Overview

Learn about the definition of and the causes and medical conditions associated with prematurity.

Setting up a meal plan when a child has diabetes

Learn how a registered dietitian will work with you to set up a meal plan to meet the needs of your child and family.

Low-potassium diet

Low-phosphorus diet

High-potassium diet

High-phosphorus diet

Healthy eating for teens

Here are some helpful tips on how to meet the needs of a teen's growing body.

Feed progression in children with intestinal failure

Learn about increasing enteral feeds in a child with intestinal failure to help them achieve enteral autonomy.

Sickle cell disease: Tips for healthy sleep

Discover seven tips to help you fall asleep and get the best sleep possible.

High-magnesium diet

Liver, gallbladder and pancreas

Learn how the liver, gall bladder and pancreas help the body digest food.

Energy-boosting diet

Carbohydrates (carbs)

Discover the types of carbohydrates and how they affect the body.

Anemia

An overview of the causes, symptoms and treatment of a group of blood conditions called anemia.

Virtual care: How to accurately measure your child’s height and weight at home

Be prepared for a virtual care visit by learning how to accurately measure your child’s height and weight using supplies you have at home.

Factor V Leiden mutation

Thrombophilia is a blood clotting disorder that increases the risk of developing blood clots in the blood vessels. One of the most common causes of inherited thrombophilia is factor V Leiden. Learn about the symptoms, causes and management of FVL.

Hemophilia: Managing pain

Teens living with hemophilia can learn about pains related to their bleeds, including the difference between acute and chronic pain.

Sugar substitutes and caffeine: Acceptable daily intake

Discover the sources and acceptable daily intake limits, if any, of sweeteners and caffeine.

CFTR modulators: Diet and lifestyle modifications

When taking CFTR modulators is it important to take them with fat. You may also need to make other changes to your diet when taking CFTR modulators.

Calcium and vitamin D-rich diet

Water safety and drowning prevention

Did you know drowning can occur in as little as 20 seconds? Learn how to keep children safe in or around water.

Prothrombin gene mutation

Thrombophilia is a blood clotting that increases the risk of developing blood clots in the blood vessels. The second most common type of inherited thrombophilia is the prothrombin gene mutation.

Anorexia nervosa: Signs and symptoms

Find out about the signs and symptoms of anorexia nervosa.