How to read a prescription medication label
It’s important to follow the instructions when giving your child prescription medication. Here’s how to read the label on the bottle.
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A celiac smartphone app for gluten-free living
Recently, Children’s National released a free celiac smartphone app called the Celiac Disease & Gluten-Free Diet Resource Center.
What is a low FODMAP diet?
A low FODMAP diet removes foods that have specific characteristics which can cause gas, bloating and/or diarrhea in people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
Reducing salt in children’s diets
Children’s diets should not exceed 2,300 milligrams of sodium a day, so parents need to be extra careful about reading labels and choosing the lowest sodium options.
Managing blood sugar levels in sick kids
When a diabetic child becomes ill, parents are not only tending to the child’s cold or flu symptoms, but also managing blood sugar levels.
