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Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID): Signs and symptoms

Learn the main signs and symptoms of ARFID and when ARFID may not be diagnosed.

Anorexia nervosa: Signs and symptoms

Find out about the signs and symptoms of anorexia nervosa.

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)

Learn about avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), including signs and symptoms, what to do if you think you have it and how it's treated.

Energy boosting during baby's first year

Sometimes infants do not gain weight at the rate they are supposed to. Find out ways to increase your baby's caloric intake in a healthy manner.

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.

Hodgkin lymphoma

Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of lymphoma. Find out about possible symptoms, treatment and prognosis.

Grief and bereavement

Losing a child is one of the most difficult losses a person can go through. This page describes common reactions to grief and available supports. 

Medication side effects that can be controlled with diet

Self-image and changes to appearance from leukemia

Learn how to help your child accept changes in appearance caused by leukemia treatment.

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

Acute myeloid leukemia is a type of leukemia. Find out how AML starts, diagnosis and possible symptoms.

Physical activity after a liver transplant

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.

Good nutrition during leukemia treatment

Learn why good nutrition during leukemia is so important and how to manage nutritional side-effects of chemotherapy.

After amputation or limb-sparing surgery

Limb-sparing surgery or amputation as part of your cancer treatment can be tough. Learn ways to help you cope with losing a limb and adjusting to the change.

Excess weight gain after brain tumour treatment

An overview of the factors that can affect weight gain in children with brain tumours, and tips for maintaining a healthy weight.

Gaining too much weight during brain tumour treatment

In-depth information concerning the issues that may arise for your child if he gains too much weight as a side effect of his brain tumour treatment.

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.

Growth in the first year

Read about expected growth and weight gain in the first year of a baby's life. Growth charts and information about head circumference are also provided.

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.

Pyloric stenosis

Learn the signs and symptoms to look for if you think your baby may have pyloric stenosis (a narrowing or blockage between the stomach and the small intestines).

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of lymphoma that is less common in teenagers. Learn about the symptoms and diagnosis of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Gas (flatulence)

An overview of the causes of your child's gas. Also included are tips on how to help your child control their excessive gas and when to seek medical attention.

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Learn about the causes and treatment of hypertension, or high blood pressure.