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Clinical Nutrition

Learn about clinical nutrition

Proper nutrition plays a vital role in the treatment and recovery of children with serious illnesses. Healthy eating, special diets, and nutritional support are important therapies. Learn more about clinical nutrition for children with serious illnesses.

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  • Male baby with an NG tube in nose
    Feeding Tube Placement

    Placement of a feeding tube into the stomach or intestine is a common procedure in children with cancer or other illnesses. Learn more about feeding tube placement.

  • Person placing medicine in cup
    How to Give Medicines Through a Feeding Tube

    Your child may get medicines through a feeding tube. Learn how to safely give your child medicines, including what supplies you will need and how to prepare the medicine.

  • A gauze dressing may cover the site for the first few days after a g tube is placed.
    Skin Care for Feeding Tube Sites

    If your child needs a feeding tube for enteral nutrition, taking care of the skin around the tube is important. Learn about skin care for feeding tube sites.