TY - JOUR T1 - Early exposure to food and food allergy in children JF - Canadian Family Physician JO - Can Fam Physician SP - 338 LP - 339 VL - 60 IS - 4 AU - Benetta Chin AU - Edmond S. Chan AU - Ran D. Goldman Y1 - 2014/04/01 UR - http://www.cfp.ca/content/60/4/338.abstract N2 - Question I have been under the impression that infants should avoid potential allergenic foods such as nuts, cow’s milk, and eggs in order to avoid developing allergic reactions. What advice should I give parents regarding the introduction of food in infancy and the development of food allergy?Answer There is no evidence that delaying the introduction of any specific food beyond 6 months of age helps to prevent allergy. A recent Canadian Paediatric Society statement recommends no delay in the introduction of food in infancy. Recent research also appears to suggest that early introduction of potentially allergenic foods (at 4 to 6 months of age) might actually provide a form of protection and help prevent allergy, but more research is needed. ER -