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Vitamin D

Discover the role of vitamin D in the body and how to get enough in your diet.

Bone health: The role of calcium and vitamin D

Find out how calcium and vitamin D help build strong bones.

Calcium and vitamin D-rich diet

Nutrition and JIA

Eating healthy is extremely important, especially for children and teens with JIA. Learn the role a dietitian or nutritionist can play in JIA management, why certain supplements like calcium and vitamin D are necessary, and tips for healthy eating.

Nutrition and JIA

Vitamin B12

Discover the role of vitamin B12 in the body, and how to get enough in your diet.

Vegetarianism in childhood

This article describes what to consider when your child decides to become a vegetarian.

Food safety and vitamin D supplementation after a bone marrow transplant (BMT)

Learn about vitamin D supplementation and reducing your child's risk of foodborne illness following a bone marrow transplant (BMT).

Vitamin K (phytonadione) for blood clotting

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

Medication side effects that can be controlled with diet

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.

Smoking and vaping

Both smoking and vaping can be damaging to your health, especially if you have had cancer. Learn about how smoking and vaping affect your lungs and other health problems.

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.

Natural health products and cancer treatment

Learn about possible interactions between cancer treatments and natural health products

Calcium

Discover the role of calcium in the body and how to get enough.

Eating healthy

Corticosteroids for JIA

Osteoporosis after brain tumour treatment

Find out how osteoporosis can develop in your child as a result of brain tumour treatment, and how this can be prevented.

Formula feeding

Learn about baby formula. Read about how to prepare the formula, how to create schedules and amounts, and how to prevent baby bottle tooth decay.

Monitoring your diet and fluid intake after a kidney transplant

Hypocalcaemia: Post-surgical monitoring

Hypocalcaemia can sometimes develop after surgery to the thyroid gland. Learn about hypocalcaemia, why it can happen after thyroid surgery and the symptoms parents should look for.

Milk allergy (IgE cow's milk allergy)

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

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.

Iron deficiency anemia from excessive milk intake

Milk is part of a healthy diet. But too much milk can lead to low levels of iron in the blood and some children can lose protein from the gut.

Fish allergy

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