Background & Summary: Food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES) is a delayed food allergy primarily seen in young infants. Vomiting, lethargy, and diarrhea are common symptoms. Milk and soy proteins in formula are the primary triggers. These infants may develop additional…
Background & Summary: In most settings, the dietitian’s role in food hypersensitivity nutrition care is limited to nutrition education based on a physician prescribed restriction. This interesting article provides an opportunity to look beyond that role. Questions the dietitian (or…
Background & Summary: An infant’s intestinal microbiota may impact the development of food allergy and other inflammatory diseases. The mother’s microbiota is an important determinant of the type and quantity of microbiota that are established in the infant. The mother…
Background & Summary: Forty six adults participated in a focus group investigating factors that influence food choice. Participants were either: diagnosed with food allergy (IgE – immediate), self-reported food allergy/intolerance or had no food allergy concerns. The restricted diet participants,…
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