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Peanut allergy

A peanut allergy is a life-long reaction to the proteins in found peanuts. Find out how to help your child manage it.

Tree nut allergy

Find out how to help your child manage an allergy to tree nuts such as almonds, pecans, cashews or hazelnuts.

Soy allergy

Find out how to help your child manage a soy allergy.

Food allergies and travelling

Learn how to make travel safer for a child with a food allergy.

Nutrition as your baby gets older

An in-depth list of recommended foods for older babies. Healthy choices of nutritious foods are provided, and allergenic foods are discussed.

High-fibre diet

Introducing solids

​Find out when to start feeding a baby solid food, how to tell when they are ready to start eating solids, and tips for introducing solids. 

High-magnesium diet

High-phosphorus diet

How to communicate about celiac disease when you eat out

Eating out when you have celiac disease requires planning and clear communication. Learn tips to help you eat out safely.

Eye patching for amblyopia

Learn how an eye patch can force the weaker eye to work harder so the vision in the eye improves.

The future of cancer research

Find out what type of studies are being done around the world to improve treatments and therapies for cancer, including research on cancer in teens.

High-potassium diet

Learn about the best foods to eat and how to prepare them to maintain a high potassium diet.

Retinoic Acid for Oncology

Your child needs to take the medicine called retinoic acid. This information sheet explains what retinoic acid does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Higher-fibre diet

Fibre is a nutrient found in all plants. Learn about the two types of fibre, their benefits and how to increase your fibre intake.

Low-phosphorus diet

Ampicillin or amoxicillin rash: Caring for your child's rash

An overview of ampicillin or amoxicillin rash including the symptoms, causes and treatment options.

Poor appetite and weight loss during brain tumour treatment

Read about why poor appetite and weight loss may occur during brain tumour treatment and what you can do to help your child.

Energy-boosting diet

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE)

Information for children, adolescents and their families about eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a disorder that involves inflammation and swelling of the esophagus.

Sesame seed allergy

​Find out how to help your child manage a sesame seed allergy.

Energy boosting for teens and kids over one year old

If your child does not gain weight at the rate they are supposed to, they may need to increase their caloric intake. Read how to increase calories in meals.

Celiac disease: Healthy gluten-free snacks

Balanced snacks are a healthy and nutritious part of a gluten-free diet. Discover how to choose naturally gluten-free foods, practise mindful eating and plan ahead to support healthy snacking. 

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.

Seafood allergy

Learn which foods your child should avoid if they have a seafood allergy and how you can help your child manage their allergy.