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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.

Weight gain after a blood and marrow transplant

Learn how to prevent and manage your child's weight gain, after a 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.

Bulimia nervosa: Overview

Learn about the main features and causes of bulimia nervosa.

Bulimia nervosa

Learn about the common behavioural and physical signs and symptoms of bulimia nervosa with this interactive click through.

Medication side effects that can be controlled with diet

Leukemia and weight gain

Learn why children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) are at risk for becoming overweight.

Side-lying bottle supplementation for breastfeeding babies

Supplementation is a way to give your baby extra nutrition and calories while breastfeeding. Read about what supplies are required and tips for successful feeding with a bottle.

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.

Supplementation for breastfeeding babies

Supplementation is a way to give your baby extra nutrition and calories while breastfeeding. Read about what supplies are required and tips for successful feeding.

Energy-boosting diet

Anorexia nervosa

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that has both physical and psychological consequences. Learn about the signs and symptoms, risk factors and treatment for anorexia nervosa.

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

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

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.

Veno-Occlusive disease after a blood and marrow transplant

Learn about veno-occlusive disease, which is an uncommon complication after blood and marrow transplant.

Caffeine and energy drinks

Caffeine is a stimulant drug found in many drinks, treats and some medicines. Find out its effects on your body and how much of it is OK to consume per day.

Cleft lip and cleft palate: Spoon feeding and cup drinking

Find tips for introducing spoon feeding and cup drinking to your child with cleft lip and/or cleft palate and making the experience enjoyable.

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).

Anorexia nervosa: Signs and symptoms

Find out about the signs and symptoms of anorexia nervosa.

Cognitive development in school-age children

During the school-age years, your child will demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for learning. Find out more about this developmental phase, and whether your child is on track to achieving specific milestones.

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.

Pulmonary artery banding

Pulmonary artery banding is done to reduce blood flow to the lungs.

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.

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.