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Vitamin D

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

Calcium and vitamin D-rich diet

Bone health: The role of calcium and vitamin D

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

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).

Nutrition and JIA

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.

Vegetarianism in childhood

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

Monitoring your diet and fluid intake after a kidney transplant

Eating healthy

Medication side effects that can be controlled with diet

Vitamin B12

Discover the role of vitamin B12 in the body, and how to get enough in your diet.

Other complications after a kidney transplant

Type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is less common in children and teens than in adults. Learn the signs of type 2 diabetes and how it is diagnosed.

Prednisone: What to eat while you are taking prednisone

Information about what to eat to reduce the chances of side effects while taking prednisone.

Management of type 2 diabetes

In type 2 diabetes, the body does not produce enough insulin, or it cannot properly use what it produces. Learn how type 2 diabetes is managed.

Living with diabetes

An overview of what to expect when your child is diagnosed with diabetes, and you will need to learn to manage living with diabetes.

Types of diabetes

Find out about the two most common types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Symptoms and causes differ for each.

Effective management of diabetes care at home

Proper diabetes care at home includes sharing responsibility and creating and maintaining a routine. Find out how to do this in a way that works for your family.

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.

Celiac disease: The gluten-free diet

Children with celiac disease must follow a strict gluten-free diet. Learn what foods are and are not allowed on a gluten-free diet.

Adjusting to illness and activity

Sometimes events occur that can disrupt your child's diabetes routine and impact their blood sugar levels. Find out what can impact them and what you can do.

Friedreich ataxia (FRDA)

Learn about the genetic neuromuscular disorder called Friedreich ataxia (FRDA).

Milk allergy (IgE cow's milk allergy)

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