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Traditional/classic ketogenic diet therapy for epilepsy

Learn about the benefits and limitations of the traditional/classic ketogenic diet therapy for childhood epilepsy, how it is started and how it is used at home.

Medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) ketogenic diet therapy for epilepsy

Learn about the benefits and limitations of the medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) ketogenic diet therapy for childhood epilepsy, how the diet is started, and how to use it at home.

Types of ketogenic diet therapies for epilepsy

Learn about the four different ketogenic diet therapies for childhood epilepsy, which may be tried when medication has failed to control seizures and surgery is not an option.

The cow’s milk protein–free diet for non-IgE cow’s milk allergy

Learn about the cow’s milk protein–free diet to treat non-IgE-mediated cow’s milk allergy.

Nutrition and feeding consultants for patients with congenital heart disease

Read about various nutrition and feeding consultants, such as dietitians and lactation consultants, who work to ensure that babies and children with heart conditions receive proper nutrition.

Monitoring your diet and fluid intake after a kidney transplant

Feeding and nutrition for blood and marrow transplants

Learn about nutrition and how to store and handle food after your child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT).

Cystic fibrosis and nutrition

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

Developing positive eating habits

Developing positive eating habits can be difficult. Find out what your teen can do every day to develop a healthy attitude toward food.

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.

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.

Nutrition: How a balanced diet and healthy eating habits can help your child's mental health

Mark National Nutrition Month by learning about the nutrients and routines that can help with your child's mental wellbeing.

Medication side effects that can be controlled with diet

Dietitians for blood and marrow transplant

Learn how dietitians help during your child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT).

Treatment options for anorexia nervosa

​Find out about the range of in-hospital and outpatient treatments that can help a child recover from anorexia nervosa.

Reading nutrition fact tables and food labels

Eating healthy

Nutrition and JIA

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID): Treatment options

Learn how ARFID can be treated in hospital and at home.

Energy-boosting diet

Energy (calorie) boosting for teens and kids

Your child may need to add more calories to their diet if they do not gain weight at the expected rate for their age. Find out how to add calories to meals and snacks to increase weight and energy.

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.

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.

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.