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High cholesterol (hyperlipidemia)

Learn about hyperlipidemia or high cholesterol in children, which increases the risk of early heart disease.

Types of heart conditions

Learn about the types of heart conditions that arise in children. Congenital heart defects and heart rhythm problems are among the conditions discussed.

Other complications after a kidney transplant

Cholesterol-lowering diet

Complications of diabetes

Learn what the potential complications of diabetes are, the risk factors and how they can be reduced.

Heart conditions: Overview

Learn about different types and possible signs and symptoms of heart conditions in children.

Nephrotic syndrome

Nephrotic syndrome is one of the most common kidney diseases in children. It presents as a group of symptoms, which occur together in the body and include the presence of protein (albumin) in the urine and edema (swelling).

Types of medications for heart conditions

A variety of different medications are used in treating heart conditions. Read about the different classes of medication that may be used.

Medication side effects that can be controlled with diet

Weight gain after a blood and marrow transplant

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

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.

Monitoring your diet and fluid intake after a kidney transplant

Reading nutrition fact tables and food labels

High-fibre diet

Genetics and heart conditions

Learn about the role that genetics plays in many heart conditions that afflict children.

After the heart transplant operation

After a heart transplant, your child will need to stay in hospital for at least two to four weeks. Learn about what is involved in your child's recovery.

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.

Leukemia and weight gain

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

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.

Fat in children's food: What you need to know

Fat is an essential part of your child or teen’s diet. Learn why, and how to make sure your child is getting enough of the right kind of fat.

Fast foods: Better choices

Learn tips on making the healthiest choices when eating out.

Statins/HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors

Your child needs to take the medicine called an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, or a statin. This information sheet explains what statins do, how to give them, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take these medicines.

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.

Sirolimus

Macrophage activation syndrome (MAS)

Macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) occurs when the immune system is overactivated and causes inflammation. Learn about the signs, causes and treatment of MAS.