
|Slideshows|February 21, 2020
13 indications for a medically prescribed diet
Author(s)Mary Beth Nierengarten, MA
A balanced diet is the cornerstone of lifelong physical and mental health. However, some children may have conditions that require a medically prescribed diet. Here’s a look at the medical indications and potential complications for some of them.
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For more on special diets in children, check out Special diets and supplements: Do’s and don’ts for children.
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