Introduction Of Solid Foods And Allergic Reactions; kind of opposite of what we had been telling people, confusing because new data comes along, and we try to adapt

ntroduction Of Solid Foods And Allergic Reactions - American Academy
Of Pediatrics

09 Dec 2009

Late introduction of solid foods may increase the risk of allergic
sensitization to food and inhalant allergens. In the study, "Age at
the Introduction of Solid Foods During the First Year and Allergic
Sensitization at Age 5 Years," published in the January issue of
Pediatrics, researchers examined the diets and allergic sensitivities
of 994 children with susceptibility to type 1 diabetes. Results
indicate that late introduction of solid foods was associated with
increased allergic sensitization to food and inhalant allergens.

Eggs, wheat and oats were most commonly related to food sensitization,
while potatoes and fish were strongly associated with inhalant
sensitization. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends the
introduction of solid foods between the ages of 4 and 6 months. Study
authors conclude that neither extended, exclusive breastfeeding, nor
delaying the introduction of solid foods, may prevent allergic
diseases in children.

Source
American Academy of Pediatrics
Article URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/173462.php

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