Archive: Dietetics (children)

A gluten challenge involves testing whether a child is still sensitive to gluten in a safe and controlled way. You should only follow this information if advised to by...

Sometimes it is difficult to know what to provide to your loved one to promote their nutritional intake, especially if they don’t have easy access to a fridge. Why...

This Patient Information leaflet aims to explain what constipation is and the possible causes of constipation in young children. It gives advice on dietary management and how to prevent...

This information is provided by the BDA. To view the leaflet, visit:...

High cholesterol Cholesterol is a waxy substance which is mainly made in the body. It plays an important role in how every cell works and is used to make...

You have been asked to trial your baby on a strict cow’s milk free diet to help your doctor decide if your baby’s symptoms are caused by a reaction...

What is a cow’s milk/soya intolerance? • Cow’s milk/soya intolerance is when a baby or small child has a reaction to the protein in cow’s milk and soya. •...

This information is designed to give you advice on how to improve your child’s nutritional adequacy while they are following a milk-free diet, as well as giving ideas for...

Introduction This leaflet will give you advice on how to improve your child’s diet as well as giving you ideas for increasing the energy and protein content of foods....

Why does my baby need a cow’s milk free diet? We have advised your baby follows a cow’s milk free diet because he/she may have an allergy to cow’s...