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      Higher-fibre diet

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

      High-fibre diet

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      Anorectal malformation: Dietary guidelines to ease stooling

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      Find out how to ease the symptoms of anorectal malformation with a high-fibre, low-sugar diet.

      Constipation and soiling (encopresis) in children

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      Find out about what causes constipation and soiling and how you can help your child with diet, toilet routines and medications.

      Hirschsprung disease: Dietary guidelines to ease stooling

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      Find out how to ease the symptoms of Hirschsprung disease with a high-fibre, low-sugar diet.

      Ileostomy: Dietary guidelines to help with stool consistency

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      If your child has an ileostomy, learn what they should eat and drink to produce the proper texture of stool.

      Feed progression in children with intestinal failure

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

      Hypertension (high blood pressure)

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      Learn about the causes and treatment of hypertension, or high blood pressure.

      Role of vegetables and fruit in a healthy diet

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      Learn about the nutrients in vegetables and fruit, and how to help your family get enough.

      Endovenous laser therapy (EVLT) using image guidance

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      Learn what endovenous laser therapy (EVLT) is and how it is done using image guidance

      Bone ablation using image guidance

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      Learn what bone ablation is and how it is done using image guidance.

      Diarrhea related to cancer treatment

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      Diarrhea during cancer treatment may be caused by many things. Find out what can cause diarrhea and ways you can manage it.

      Reading nutrition fact tables and food labels

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      Carbohydrates (carbs)

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

      Thalidomide

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

      Slipped capital femoral epiphysis

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      Slipped capital femoral epiphysis happens when the epiphysis bone slips off the growth plate into an incorrect position. Learn what to expect before, during and after the operation.

      Role of whole grains in a healthy diet

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      Learn about the nutritional benefits of whole grains and how to include them in your daily meals and snacks.

      Cystic fibrosis and nutrition

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

      Nutrition labels: Finding out about the food you eat

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

      What to avoid before scoliosis surgery

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      There are certain preparatory steps that must be followed prior to having surgery. Learn about some things to avoid leading up to an operation for scoliosis.

      Intestinal failure: Transitions during childhood (birth to 11 years of age)

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      Find information to help you support your child with intestinal failure from birth to 11 years of age as they transition through developmental ages and stages.

      Ostomy

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      An ostomy is an opening to collect urine or stool outside the body. Learn about different types of ostomies and what they look like.

      Sickle cell disease and macronutrients: Building blocks of your diet

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      Learn about the nutrients that help your body function, including their role in the body and which foods are richest in these nutrients.

      Pasteurized food and babies

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      Learn the difference between pasteurized and unpasteurized foods so you can safely feed your baby solids.

      Sesame seed allergy

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

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