http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/Diet_diseases/DIETANDDISEASE.asp There are nutritional dietary elements that have proven relationships to certain diseases. en-us 2012-02-18T11:43:51.0000000+05:30 http://www.pediatriconcall.com/rss_media/rss_Diet-and-Diseases_rss.jpg http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/Diet_diseases/DIETANDDISEASE.asp A child's diet needs special care and planning- the requirements for energy and nutrients are high, but appetite is small and eating habits are likely to be finicky. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/Diet_diseases/DIETANDDISEASE.asp 2012-02-18T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 Most of the children will have type I diabetes meaning they can no longer produce insulin because the cells in the pancreas that produce it have been destroyed. Without insulin, the child's body cannot use glucose. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/Diet_diseases/diet_and_diabetes.asp 2012-02-18T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 Chronic renal failure (CRF) is a disease in which the kidneys gradually stop working over a period of few years. Principles of Dietary Management for Chronic Renal Failure. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/Diet_diseases/diet_in_crf.asp 2007-04-24T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 Kidney stones (also known as renal calculi) are stones of varying sizes, which form inside the kidneys, ureter, urinary bladder or the urethra. Modifications of Diet in Urinary Calculi. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/Diet_diseases/diet_for_renal.asp 2007-04-21T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 Nephrotic syndrome occurs when the filters in the kidney leak an excessive amount of protein. Typical Diet for Nephrotic Syndrome. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/Diet_diseases/diet_in_nephroticdoc.asp 2007-04-24T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 Good nutrition certainly contributes to overall good health but cannot ensure that your children will develop strong, disease resistant teeth.Many factors influence whether your children will develop cavities, and diet doesn't matter too much if you pay attention to important steps such as practicing routine oral hygiene, getting enough fluoride daily, and having your dentist apply a protective sealant to the back teeth. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/Diet_diseases/diet_and_dental.asp 2007-04-25T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 The thick, yellowish fluid from the breast in the first few days after delivery is called Colostrum. Though small in quantity, Colostrum is highly protective against infections and is nutritious and sufficient for the baby. Hence do not give any other feeds during this period to the baby. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/Diet_diseases/breastfeeding.asp 2007-04-21T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 The idea of weaning is the process of gradual introduction to a wide range of 'non milk' foods so that by age of one, your baby will be joining in family meals. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/Diet_diseases/weaning.asp 2007-04-21T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 All parents wish their children to be healthy and there's a great deal you can do to give your child the best start in life as well as good health in later years. The first few years are of vital importance, for this is the crucial time when the foundations for future good health are laid. Food and nutrients are the building blocks in a good diet, which help them to form strong teeth and bones, muscles and healthy tissues. A good diet can also help to protect against illness. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/Diet_diseases/feeding_child.asp 2012-02-18T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 The human liver is on of the most important organs involved in the metabolism and storage of nutrients. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/Diet_diseases/nutrition_in_liver.asp 2012-02-18T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 Cancerous cells compete with other bodily cells for nutrients and therefore put the body in a state of hyper metabolism. This condition of increased nutrient requirement that is unsatisfied by an increased food intake in cancer is called cachexia. Cancer cachexia is quite unlike starvation, which is rather hypo metabolism with decreased energy that is reversed with adequate nutrition. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/Diet_diseases/childhood_cancer.asp 2006-07-01T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 Because children are growing and developing bones, teeth, muscles and blood, they need more nutritious food in proportion to their weight in comparison to an adult. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/Diet_diseases/NUTRITIONINCHILDHOOD.asp 2012-02-18T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 Faulty feeding habits arising from ignorance, superstitions and wrong food beliefs must be considered as being responsible for aggravating malnutrition. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/Diet_diseases/Protein.asp 2007-04-25T00:00:00.0000000+05:30