Abstract
Food allergy is a modifiable disease, and at present its only form of management is dietary elimination of the offending food or foods. Success depends on the modification of four sources of food-related risk: underestimation of the food allergy problem; ignorance of cross-reacting allergens in other foods; unsupportive or uninformed measures from the family or school environments; and inadequate social recognition that food allergy is a growing public health problem. Ultimately, the empowerment of children with allergies through education, allergist and dietician guidance, and patient association feedback can minimize the morbidity of food allergy and enhance the quality of life of both the child and the family. From a research perspective, studies on the long-term efficacy of the dietary exclusion of specific food allergens are needed. The role of the pediatrician is central in this regard and would be complemented by advice from a nutritionist.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 755-761 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Pediatric Annals |
| Volume | 35 |
| Issue number | 10 |
| Publication status | Published - Oct 2006 |
Fingerprint
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Cite this
Dietary management of food allergy. / Fiocchi, Alessandro; Martelli, Alberto.
In: Pediatric Annals, Vol. 35, No. 10, 10.2006, p. 755-761.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
}
TY - JOUR
T1 - Dietary management of food allergy
AU - Fiocchi, Alessandro
AU - Martelli, Alberto
PY - 2006/10
Y1 - 2006/10
N2 - Food allergy is a modifiable disease, and at present its only form of management is dietary elimination of the offending food or foods. Success depends on the modification of four sources of food-related risk: underestimation of the food allergy problem; ignorance of cross-reacting allergens in other foods; unsupportive or uninformed measures from the family or school environments; and inadequate social recognition that food allergy is a growing public health problem. Ultimately, the empowerment of children with allergies through education, allergist and dietician guidance, and patient association feedback can minimize the morbidity of food allergy and enhance the quality of life of both the child and the family. From a research perspective, studies on the long-term efficacy of the dietary exclusion of specific food allergens are needed. The role of the pediatrician is central in this regard and would be complemented by advice from a nutritionist.
AB - Food allergy is a modifiable disease, and at present its only form of management is dietary elimination of the offending food or foods. Success depends on the modification of four sources of food-related risk: underestimation of the food allergy problem; ignorance of cross-reacting allergens in other foods; unsupportive or uninformed measures from the family or school environments; and inadequate social recognition that food allergy is a growing public health problem. Ultimately, the empowerment of children with allergies through education, allergist and dietician guidance, and patient association feedback can minimize the morbidity of food allergy and enhance the quality of life of both the child and the family. From a research perspective, studies on the long-term efficacy of the dietary exclusion of specific food allergens are needed. The role of the pediatrician is central in this regard and would be complemented by advice from a nutritionist.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=33750689854&partnerID=8YFLogxK
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/citedby.url?scp=33750689854&partnerID=8YFLogxK
M3 - Article
C2 - 17048718
AN - SCOPUS:33750689854
VL - 35
SP - 755
EP - 761
JO - Pediatric Annals
JF - Pediatric Annals
SN - 0090-4481
IS - 10
ER -