RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Early exposure to food and food allergy in children
JF Canadian Family Physician
JO Can Fam Physician
FD The College of Family Physicians of Canada
SP 338
OP 339
VO 60
IS 4
A1 Chin, Benetta
A1 Chan, Edmond S.
A1 Goldman, Ran D.
YR 2014
UL http://www.cfp.ca/content/60/4/338.abstract
AB 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.