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Osteoporosis after brain tumour treatment

Find out how osteoporosis can develop in your child as a result of brain tumour treatment, and how this can be prevented.

Bones: How they grow and support the body

Learn what bones are made of, how they grow and why it is important to keep them healthy.

Bone health: The role of calcium and vitamin D

Find out how calcium and vitamin D help build strong bones.

Calcium and vitamin D-rich diet

Vitamin D

Discover the role of vitamin D in the body and how to get enough in your diet.

Osteoporosis in children: Overview

Learn about osteoporosis and how it can be diagnosed and treated.

Calcium

Discover the role of calcium in the body and how to get enough.

Bone health in premature babies

Very premature babies are at risk for metabolic bone disease, a condition that affects their bone health and increases the risk of fractures.

Nutrition and JIA

Eating healthy is extremely important, especially for children and teens with JIA. Learn the role a dietitian or nutritionist can play in JIA management, why certain supplements like calcium and vitamin D are necessary, and tips for healthy eating.

Food safety and vitamin D supplementation after a bone marrow transplant (BMT)

Learn about vitamin D supplementation and reducing your child's risk of foodborne illness following a bone marrow transplant (BMT).

Athletes with celiac disease: What you need to know

It is important for athletes with celiac disease to maintain good nutrition to stay healthy and have energy for competitions. Learn tips for maintaining your gluten-free diet and athletic performance.

Vegetarianism in childhood

This article describes what to consider when your child decides to become a vegetarian.

Sickle cell disease and macronutrients: Building blocks of your diet

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

Nutrition before and during pregnancy

​Nutrition plays an important role in supporting a healthy pregnancy. Find out how to get the right nutrients to support you and your baby.

Hypocalcaemia: Post-surgical monitoring

Hypocalcaemia can sometimes develop after surgery to the thyroid gland. Learn about hypocalcaemia, why it can happen after thyroid surgery and the symptoms parents should look for.

Regular tests and checks-ups after a transplant

Nutrition and JIA

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.

Milk allergy (IgE cow's milk allergy)

Find out how to help your child manage a milk allergy.

Bone health after an allogeneic blood and marrow transplant

Learn how your child can keep their bones strong after a blood and bone marrow transplant.

Medication side effects that can be controlled with diet

Pamidronate

Your child needs to take the medicine called pamidronate. This information sheet explains what pamidronate does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Monitoring your diet and fluid intake after a kidney transplant

Leukemia and bone health

Learn how chemotherapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) can damage bones.

Calcium-based phosphate binders

Calcium carbonate is used as a phosphate binder in chronic kidney disease (CKD) to bind the ingested phosphate from a meal.