02/27/2025
Navigating Childhood Food Allergies: What Parents Need to Know
Food allergies affect 8% of children in the U.S., making mealtime a challenge for many families. Knowing how to identify symptoms, manage nutrition, and explore safe treatment options is crucial.
- Common allergens include milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, and sesame.
- Nutritional risks: Avoiding these foods can lead to deficiencies in calcium, vitamin D, iron, and omega-3s. Early dietary intervention is essential.
- Treatment advances: Oral immunotherapy, probiotics, and emerging biologic treatments are helping some children build tolerance.
-Expert insights: Follow top allergy-friendly nutritionists, researchers, and advocates for practical meal solutions & support here: https://www.mamapedia.com/articles/spotlight-on-childhood-food-allergies-info-and-the-top-6-experts-and-influencers/
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