Patient Education Resources

Nutrition Guidelines for CAPD

This pamphlet provides eating guidelines if you are on Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD).

Nutrition Guidelines for Colostomy

These guidelines will help you stay healthy and feel more comfortable after colostomy surgery. A list of best food choices and those to avoid in the first 4 weeks is provided. Foods to choose and avoid if you have diarrhea, gas, or constipation are listed.

Nutrition Guidelines for Diabetes - Fasting for Ramadan

If you fast for Ramadan and you have diabetes, you may be at a higher risk for diabetes complications, like dangerous low blood sugar levels. This pamphlet explains how to stay healthy and lower your risks while fasting. This pamphlet is also available in Arabic.

Nutrition Guidelines for Diabetes - Fasting for Ramadan [Arabic]

إرشادات غذائية لمرضى السكري - الصيام في رمضان

Nutrition Guidelines for Hemodialysis

This pamphlet is for people with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). It gives information about protein, sodium (salt), potassium, and phosphorus, as well as reading food labels, adding calories and flavour, and controlling your fluid intake. A sample meal plan and guidelines for measuring portions are included.

Nutrition Guidelines for Ileoanal Pouch

These guidelines will help you stay healthy and feel more comfortable after surgery. Tips to control gas, bloating, and diarrhea are given. Good food choices after surgery are listed as well as a list of foods to stay away from for at least 4 weeks after surgery.

Nutrition Guidelines for Ileostomy

These guidelines will help you stay healthy and feel more comfortable after ileostomy surgery. This pamphlet provides guidelines to help you manage symptoms that may happen after surgery. It lists food that should be avoided and suggests preferred food choices.

Nutrition Guidelines for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a change in how food and digestive juices move through the bowels. This pamphlet explains the symptoms of IBS, how it is treated, and what you can do to help your symptoms.

Nutrition Guidelines for Kidney Disease

Good nutrition is important for people with kidney disease. The 4 things you need to watch for are: protein, phosphorus, sodium (salt), and potassium. This guide gives sample meal plans, lists of foods to avoid, and recipes.

Nutrition Information for Patients Having Radiation Treatment for Head and Neck Cancer

One of the most important parts of your care during radiation treatment for head and neck cancer is getting enough nutrition and hydration. This pamphlet explains how to increase your protein and calories, and manage your diet.