Modifying the infant’s diet to prevent food allergy
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Author(s)
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
Recommendations and guidelines on the prevention of food allergy have changed in recent decades. The aim of this review of the current evidence and ongoing studies is to provide a comprehensive and up to date picture of prevention of food allergy for healthcare professionals. The review was undertaken as part of the European Union funded Integrated Approaches to Food Allergy and Allergen Management (iFAAM) study. This is a wide ranging project bringing together expertise across the breadth of food allergy research. Specifically, the review discusses dietary manipulation in food allergy prevention, and covers the possible preventive strategies of allergen avoidance, early allergen introduction, general nutrition and supplements, as well as other strategies, such as prebiotics and probiotics. The review concludes that despite agreement that allergen avoidance strategies should not be undertaken for allergy prevention, there is currently no consensus regarding what actions should be recommended beyond exclusive breastfeeding for the first 4–6 months of life. Recent and upcoming trial results, which are detailed in this review, should help inform the debate and add clarity to the topic.
Date Issued
2016-08-16
Date Acceptance
2016-07-22
Citation
Archives of Disease in Childhood, 2016, 102, pp.179-186
ISSN
0003-9888
Publisher
BMJ Publishing Group
Start Page
179
End Page
186
Journal / Book Title
Archives of Disease in Childhood
Volume
102
Copyright Statement
© 2016 The Author(s). Published by the BMJ Publishing Group Limited. For permission to use (where not already granted under a licence) please go to http://www.bmj.com/company/products-services/rights-and-licensing/
Subjects
Science & Technology
Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Pediatrics
HIGH-RISK INFANTS
RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED-TRIAL
PLACEBO-CONTROLLED TRIAL
PROSPECTIVE BIRTH COHORT
FISH-OIL SUPPLEMENTATION
VITAMIN-D STATUS
1ST 2 YEARS
DOUBLE-BLIND
ATOPIC-DERMATITIS
PEANUT ALLERGY
Allergy
Infant Feeding
Nutrition
prevention
Allergens
Antioxidants
Diet Therapy
Food Hypersensitivity
Humans
Immunoglobulin E
Infant
Infant Formula
Micronutrients
Observational Studies as Topic
Prebiotics
Primary Prevention
Probiotics
Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
Secondary Prevention
Vitamin D
Vitamins
1103 Clinical Sciences
1114 Paediatrics And Reproductive Medicine
1117 Public Health And Health Services
Publication Status
Published