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  • Metabolism for Parents


    Brush up on metabolism, the chemical reactions in the body's cells that change food into energy, in this article.

  • Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube) for Parents


    Some kids have medical problems that prevent them from being able to take adequate nutrition by mouth. A gastrostomy tube (also called a G-tube) delivers nutrition directly to the stomach.

  • Hirschsprung Disease for Parents


    Children with Hirschsprung disease aren't able to pass a bowel movement, or do so with difficulty. Treatment almost always requires surgery.

  • Formula Feeding FAQs: Some Common Concerns for Parents


    Read about how to manage common formula-feeding concerns, from spitting up and fussiness to gas and milk allergies.

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome for Teens


    Some teens get stomachaches and diarrhea often. Read about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a common intestinal disorder that affects the colon.

  • Pregnancy Slideshow (Mom & Baby) for Parents


    Here's a peek at what's going on inside your body during the amazing 40 weeks of pregnancy. Watch your belly — and your baby — grow!

  • What's Irritable Bowel Syndrome? for Kids


    Irritable bowel syndrome happens when the muscles in the large intestine have trouble doing their job.

  • What Are Fatty Acids? for Kids


    Like gas for a car, glucose is fuel for your cells. But if glucose isn't available, fatty acids may be used instead.

  • A to Z: Lactose Intolerance for Parents


    Lactose intolerance happens because the body has trouble digesting a kind of sugar that's in milk products.

  • A to Z: Hirschsprung Disease for Parents


    Learn about Hirschsprung disease, a birth defect that prevents a child from passing bowel movements.