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If your child is on a   diet, ask their doctor or dietitian before starting additional   and supplements, or if you woul...
02/06/2026

If your child is on a diet, ask their doctor or dietitian before starting additional and supplements, or if you would like help identifying natural food sources for them.

Learn more: https://gikids.org/nutrition/dairy-free-diets-for-children/

Some conditions such as a food allergy to milk, eosinophilic esophagitis, or cow milk protein enterocolitis may be managed by avoiding dairy.

Children on a   diet can get vitamin D and B12 from foods like salmon, mushrooms, anchovies, eggs, fish, and poultry. Ca...
02/05/2026

Children on a diet can get vitamin D and B12 from foods like salmon, mushrooms, anchovies, eggs, fish, and poultry. Calcium can be found in fortified breads and cereals, plant-based milk alternatives, canned fish, and spinach.

Learn more: https://gikids.org/nutrition/dairy-free-diets-for-children/

Some conditions such as a food allergy to milk, eosinophilic esophagitis, or cow milk protein enterocolitis may be managed by avoiding dairy.

A   diet is safe when supervised by a pediatric gastroenterologist and dietitian.   contains protein, calcium, fat, and ...
02/04/2026

A diet is safe when supervised by a pediatric gastroenterologist and dietitian. contains protein, calcium, fat, and vitamins, but your child can get these from many other foods.

Learn more: https://gikids.org/nutrition/dairy-free-diets-for-children/

Some conditions such as a food allergy to milk, eosinophilic esophagitis, or cow milk protein enterocolitis may be managed by avoiding dairy.

A   diet is not the same as a   diet. Lactose-free foods are made from milk but have the milk sugar removed. Lactose-fre...
02/03/2026

A diet is not the same as a diet. Lactose-free foods are made from milk but have the milk sugar removed. Lactose-free foods still contain dairy. Dairy-free foods are always lactose-free.

Learn more: https://gikids.org/nutrition/dairy-free-diets-for-children/

Some conditions such as a food allergy to milk, eosinophilic esophagitis, or cow milk protein enterocolitis may be managed by avoiding dairy.

  is found in any   that has animal milk. This includes milk, cream, yogurt, cheese, butter, cottage cheese, sour cream,...
02/02/2026

is found in any that has animal milk. This includes milk, cream, yogurt, cheese, butter, cottage cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, ice cream, frozen yogurt, whey protein powder, and most infant formulas.

Learn more: https://gikids.org/nutrition/dairy-free-diets-for-children/

Some conditions such as a food allergy to milk, eosinophilic esophagitis, or cow milk protein enterocolitis may be managed by avoiding dairy.

Some conditions, such as a food allergy to milk, EoE, or cow milk protein enterocolitis, may be managed by avoiding dair...
02/01/2026

Some conditions, such as a food allergy to milk, EoE, or cow milk protein enterocolitis, may be managed by avoiding dairy. Your child’s gastroenterologist, allergist, or pediatrician may suggest a for your child.

Learn more: https://gikids.org/nutrition/dairy-free-diets-for-children/

Some conditions such as a food allergy to milk, eosinophilic esophagitis, or cow milk protein enterocolitis may be managed by avoiding dairy.

Adults with chronic   have an increased risk of developing pancreatic cancer compared to the general population. The deg...
01/31/2026

Adults with chronic have an increased risk of developing pancreatic cancer compared to the general population. The degree of risk depends on the underlying cause and should be discussed with your .

Learn more: https://gikids.org/digestive-topics/chronic-pancreatitis/

Chronic Pancreatitis occurs when there are changes, such as scarring, in the pancreas. It often results from repeated attacks of acute pancreatitis, which leads to damage and scarring to the organ.

The most common long-term complication of chronic   is chronic pain. Some children may lose function of their pancreas a...
01/30/2026

The most common long-term complication of chronic is chronic pain. Some children may lose function of their pancreas and need medications, such as enzymes or , to help them grow and live healthy lives.

Learn more: https://gikids.org/digestive-topics/chronic-pancreatitis/

Chronic Pancreatitis occurs when there are changes, such as scarring, in the pancreas. It often results from repeated attacks of acute pancreatitis, which leads to damage and scarring to the organ.

There is no specific medication yet to treat pancreatitis, and there is currently no cure for chronic pancreatitis. Most...
01/29/2026

There is no specific medication yet to treat pancreatitis, and there is currently no cure for chronic pancreatitis. Most utilize supportive care to manage the complications of chronic .

Learn more: https://gikids.org/digestive-topics/chronic-pancreatitis/

Chronic Pancreatitis occurs when there are changes, such as scarring, in the pancreas. It often results from repeated attacks of acute pancreatitis, which leads to damage and scarring to the organ.

Chronic pancreatitis is rare in  . The most common identifiable causes of chronic   include genetic alterations or metab...
01/28/2026

Chronic pancreatitis is rare in . The most common identifiable causes of chronic include genetic alterations or metabolic or anatomic abnormalities that result in multiple episodes of acute pancreatitis.

Learn more: https://gikids.org/digestive-topics/chronic-pancreatitis/

Chronic Pancreatitis occurs when there are changes, such as scarring, in the pancreas. It often results from repeated attacks of acute pancreatitis, which leads to damage and scarring to the organ.

Frequent or chronic abdominal pain is the most common   of chronic  . The pain can be constant or can come and go unpred...
01/27/2026

Frequent or chronic abdominal pain is the most common of chronic . The pain can be constant or can come and go unpredictably. Some patients, however, have no pain at all.

Learn more: https://gikids.org/digestive-topics/chronic-pancreatitis/

Chronic Pancreatitis occurs when there are changes, such as scarring, in the pancreas. It often results from repeated attacks of acute pancreatitis, which leads to damage and scarring to the organ.

Over time, chronic   may eventually result in decreased ability to produce digestive enzymes, which impairs a child’s ab...
01/26/2026

Over time, chronic may eventually result in decreased ability to produce digestive enzymes, which impairs a child’s ability to digest food and make pancreatic hormones such as .

Learn more: https://gikids.org/digestive-topics/chronic-pancreatitis/

Chronic Pancreatitis occurs when there are changes, such as scarring, in the pancreas. It often results from repeated attacks of acute pancreatitis, which leads to damage and scarring to the organ.

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