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      Nutrition

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      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.

      The basics of a healthy diet

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      Learn about macronutrients and micronutrients and how eating a balance of these can help support your mood and general wellbeing.

      Other vitamins and minerals

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      Discover the role and food sources of vitamins A, B, C, E and K and key minerals such as potassium and selenium.

      Cystic fibrosis and nutrition

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

      About parenteral nutrition (PN)

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      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.

      Dietitians for blood and marrow transplant

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

      Liver, gallbladder and pancreas

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      Learn how the liver, gall bladder and pancreas help the body digest food.

      Enteral nutrition in intestinal failure

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      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.

      Reading nutrition fact tables and food labels

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      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.

      Anorexia nervosa: Medical complications

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      Learn how anorexia nervosa causes malnutrition and disrupts the body's usual functions.

      Feeding and nutrition for blood and marrow transplants

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

      Nutrition and feeding consultants for patients with congenital heart disease

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      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.

      Feeding and nutrition for premature babies

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      Learn about what a premature baby needs to eat and how they can get proper nutrition.

      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.

      What is intestinal failure?

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      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.

      Eating well for health

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      A large part of staying healthy is making sure you eat well. Learn about the importance of eating well for health and the foundations of a nutritious diet.

      Nausea and vomiting after a blood and marrow transplant

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      Learn how you can help your child deal with nausea and vomiting, after a blood and marrow transplant (BMT).

      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.

      Role of protein foods in a healthy diet

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      Learn about the benefits of protein foods and how to help you and your family get enough protein.

      Sports nutrition

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      Find out what athletes at all levels should eat and drink before, during and after sports and exercise.

      Meal planning for children with diabetes

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      Your child's meal plan must be flexible and realistic. Find out what you need to know before setting up a healthy meal plan.

      Gut microbiome

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      Discover the role of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi that live in the GI tract or gut. The world of microorganisms in the GI tract is called the gut microbiome.

      Sickle cell disease and macronutrients

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

      GI (gastrointestinal) tract

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