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Components of Food If you are trying to make heart-healthy changes to your lifestyle and diet, it's helpful to know some basics about nutrition, starting with the components of food. Facts about calories You need enough calories to give you energy, but no more than you can burn
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Ketogenic diet therapy is an effective treatment option for a variety of seizures and metabolic disorders. By achieving a state of ketosis, where the body primarily uses fat rather than carbohydrates for energy, the ketogenic diet can dramatically impact the frequency of seizures
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Metabolic Syndrome What is metabolic syndrome? Metabolic syndrome is when you have 3 or more health problems that put you at higher risk for diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. It is also known as insulin resistance syndrome. It’s also called syndrome X. If you have metabolic
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Lactose Intolerance in Children What is lactose intolerance in children? Lactose intolerance is when the body can’t easily break down or digest lactose. Lactose is a sugar found in milk and milk products. If your child is lactose intolerant, your child may have unpleasant
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Types of Allergens Many different types of allergens can trigger an allergic reaction, requiring clinical care by a physician or other health care professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview. Animals Dust Mites Foods Egg
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Constipation in Children What is constipation in children? Constipation is when a child has very hard stools and has fewer bowel movements than normal. It is a very common gastrointestinal (GI) problem. Signs that a child has constipation include: Having fewer bowel movements
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The Child Life and Therapeutic Arts programs at Phoenix Children’s offer several student learning opportunities. Through these programs, students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue certification in their respective fields. If you’re a student actively pursuing a
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Birth control, not just for pregnancy prevention
… difficult to have “the talk” with their teen and may feel uncomfortable answering questions related to contraception and sexual activity ( our website offers some helpful tips for concerned parents ) . … age make it difficult for a woman to become pregnant in the future? No, using birth control at a young age does not …
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… At Phoenix Children's, our Autism Program provides a comprehensive, patient- and family-centered approach to … also ensures that our work contributes to improving the future of healthcare for children with autism. Additional … be found on our Research & Clinical Trials section of the website. Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Continuous …