Dietary Management of Food Allergy

Worldwide food allergy prevalence is increasing, especially in children. Food allergy management strategies include appropriate avoidance measures and identifying suitable alternatives for a nutritionally sound diet. Individualized dietary intervention begins teaching label reading, which differs among countries or regions. Dietary intervention must result in a nutritionally sound plan including alternatives to support optimal growth and development. Inappropriate or incomplete dietary advice may increase the risk of adverse reactions, growth faltering, and nutrient deficiencies. Evidence indicates input from a registered dietitian improves nutritional outcomes. Nutritional input plays a critical role managing nutritional disorders related to food allergy.

Source: Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America - April 14, 2021 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Raquel Durban, Marion Groetch, Rosan Meyer, Sherry Coleman Collins, Wendy Elverson, Alyssa Friebert, Jamie Kabourek, Stephanie M. Marchand, Vicki McWilliam, Merryn Netting, Isabel Skypala, Taryn Van Brennan, Emillia Vassilopoulou, Berber Vlieg –Boerstra Source Type: research