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Nutrition Articles For Children
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a potentially life-threatening disease that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive tract. Persons with cystic fibrosis need to eat high calorie and high protein foods throughout the day.
This article discusses the nutritional needs for persons with CF. For specific information about the disease itself, see the article on
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Your pancreas is an organ that sits in your belly behind your stomach. An important job of...
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Change the Conversation from Nutrition to Habits with Children
The pressure on parents to get the right nutrients into their kids is enormous in this country—and it’s ruining the way our kids... Read more »
When Feeding Children, Teach Habits Not Nutrition
If you have a newborn, you have it easy. At least when it comes to food and eating issues. Babies are basically a blank slate. Yes,... Read more »
Nutrition for Children in Cancer Treatment
While most cancer patients will have trouble getting adequate nourishment, children with cancer are particularly vulnerable to... Read more »
Nutrition and Exercise for Children with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Appropriate diet and exercise are important for a child’s growth and development, especially for children with JRA and other chronic... Read more »
Children's Nutrition at School
So September will be here before you know it - the official back to school month for many kids. Many of you parents will do the... Read more »
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Heartburn: Referenc...
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesDeVault KR, Castell DO. Updated guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Am J Gastroenterol.... Read more »
Age-appropriate diet for children
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
An age-appropriate diet is one that provides adequate nutrition and is appropriate for a child's state of development.Alternative NamesDiet - age... Read more »
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