To mark Nutrition Month, find out about tube feeding, special diets, food allergies and sensitivities, bowel conditions and more.
Learn what nutrition is optimal for your child from the time they are born to the time they are a teen. Learn about the different food groups and find information about the different nutrients that food contains.
Enteral nutrition is any method of feeding that uses the gastrointestinal (GI) tract to deliver nutrition to your child. It can include food given through their mouth or through a feeding tube.
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.
Information for children, adolescents and their families about eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a disorder that involves inflammation and swelling of the esophagus.
Learn about the important role of nutrition. A heart condition can make it hard for kids to get the nutrition they need and may result in failure to thrive.
Learn how to make travel safer for a child with a food allergy.
Learn about the different types of allergic reactions that infants and children may experience to proteins found in cow's milk.
Intestinal failure is a condition in which the GI tract cannot absorb the nutrients a child needs for growth and day-to-day life. Learn about the causes and treatments.
May is Cystic Fibrosis Month. Learn what causes cystic fibrosis, what the signs and symptoms are, and what treatments are available.
Parenteral nutrition is liquid nutrition that is given to your child through an intravenous (IV) infusion if their digestive system cannot absorb or tolerate adequate food or fluids by mouth or through a feeding tube to be able to grow and thrive.
Learn how to stay on top of your medications, monitor for early signs of kidney transplant rejection, make healthy lifestyle choices, manage stress and navigate a range of healthcare and other issues in adulthood.
Learn how to stay on top of your medications, monitor for early signs of liver transplant rejection, make healthy lifestyle choices, manage stress and navigate a range of healthcare and other issues in adulthood.
Learn about allergies, the different types of allergens and what some of the common symptoms are. Also find information about the most common food allergens and information to help you manage them.
Read about what allergies are, types of allergens, the signs and symptoms of allergies and how to respond to an allergic reaction.
Discover the role of zinc in the body and how to get enough in your diet.
People with cystic fibrosis can maintain healthy bodies with nutritional support and advice.
An in-depth list of recommended foods for older babies. Healthy choices of nutritious foods are provided, and allergenic foods are discussed.
Learn about nutrition and how to store and handle food after your child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT).
Learn how to read nutrition labels to help compare and choose products, and to make informed food choices.
Learn the important roles your celiac disease health-care team plays in helping you manage your health.
There is no need for your child to miss out on the excitement that comes with Halloween. Read about common gluten-free treats and fun Halloween activities for children with celiac disease.
Learn about macronutrients and micronutrients and how eating a balance of these can help support your mood and general wellbeing.
