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Nutrition and Fluids in the NICU
When your baby is in the NICU, your main concern is getting them healthy and home. That means feeding your baby and having them gain weight. But feeding babies in the NICU is quite different from feeding healthy babies. Here's what you need to know.
Nutrition and Nephrotic Syndrome
Detailed information on nutrition and diet for children with nephrotic syndrome.
Nutrition and Renal Failure
Detailed information on nutrition and renal failure in children
Nutrition Before Pregnancy
Pre-onception nutrition is a vital part of preparing for pregnancy. Read on to learn more about your nutritional needs before getting pregnant.
Nutrition Index
Detailed nutrition information for mothers who are breastfeeding or bottle-feeding, and toddlers, preschool-aged children, school-aged children, and adolescents
Nutrition- School-Age
Helpful information and tips on healthy food choices for school-age children.
Nutritional Requirements for a Child With Cancer
Good nutrition is vital for children being treated for cancer, yet these young patients often have poor appetites.
Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome in Children
Obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) is a breathing problem. It affects some children who are obese. Poor breathing causes too much carbon dioxide and too little oxygen in the blood. This is a rare but life-threatening issue. Your child will need treatment right away.
Obesity in Children and Teens
Obesity is when a teen has too much body fat. Obesity is a serious, long-term disease.
Obesity in Children: How Parents Can Help
Most children become obese because of a poor diet, lack of physical activity, and other lifestyle issues. In rare cases, however, a child's excess weight may be because of a specific illness.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in Children
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder. A child with OCD has obsessive thoughts that are not wanted. The thoughts are linked to fears, such as touching dirty objects.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children
Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition that causes a child to briefly stop breathing while sleeping. It happens because of a blockage in the upper airway. The pause in breathing may occur many times in a night, disrupting the child’s sleep.