Nutritional Management of Children with Food Allergies

Abstract Purpose of the Review The purpose review is to evidence for nutritional management paediatric food allergy and provide a practical approach healthcare professionals working in this area. Recent Findings Dietary elimination remains mainstay allergies children. However, allergens increases risk growth faltering, micronutrient deficiencies feeding difficulties. Breastmilk ideal source nutrition infants, but when not available, vast majority will tolerate an extensively hydrolysed formula, rice hydrolysate has also been suggested as suitable alternative. Only severe cases, including anaphylaxis, eosinophilic oesophagitis amino acid formula indicated. early introduction peanut egg avoiding delay other allergens, already allergic, highlighted by recent studies. Summary Whilst developing poor growth, difficulties, optimal, dietary input, advice on active alternative feeds, ideally from registered dietitian/nutritionist, may be prevent improve outcomes.