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Nutrition and heart conditions

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.

Outcomes for premature babies

Learn about possible outcomes for premature babies.

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.

Enteral nutrition in intestinal failure

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.

Feeding and nutrition of newborn babies

Learn about your newborn baby's nutritional requirements and how to successfully feed them.

Nutrition for your baby

Discover the various stages of your baby's nutrition and how to handle issues such as spitting up.

Feeding and nutrition for premature babies

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

Dietitians for blood and marrow transplant

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

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).

About parenteral nutrition (PN)

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.

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.

Healthy food and drink choices outside the home

Find out how to encourage your tween or teen to make healthy food and drink choices when eating out.

Reading nutrition fact tables and food labels

Maintaining a healthy diet for a child with diabetes

Maintaining a healthy diet is an essential part of diabetes management. Learn why it's so important.

Giving parenteral nutrition (PN) at home

Learn about the mixture of nutrients in parenteral nutrition (PN) and how to provide your child PN at home.

Sugar substitutes and caffeine: Acceptable daily intake

Discover the sources and acceptable daily intake limits, if any, of sweeteners and caffeine.

The basics of a healthy diet

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

What is intestinal failure?

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.

Pharmacogenetics: Using precision medicine to find the right medication at the right dose

Pharmacogenetics is an example of precision medicine that uses a person’s genetic make-up to predict medication response.

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.

Sports nutrition

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

Substance use and substance use disorder: Overview

Find out which substances teens use most often, and why, and what to do if you are concerned about your teen’s substance use.

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.