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Since early peanut introduction is a relatively new idea, we were not surprised to find that more than half (53 percent) of those surveyed said following the guidelines was of no or limited importance,» said allergist Matthew Greenhawt, MD, MBA, MSc, chair of the ACAAI Food Allergy Committee and lead author.
«Pregnant women and new moms still hesitant to introduce peanut products: Study shows 53 percent
thought early peanut introduction guidelines were of no or little importance.»
Respondents were asked about their willingness to
try early peanut introduction to prevent peanut allergies and their familiarity with the guidelines.
Study lead author Dr. Matthew Greenhawt said, «
Since early peanut introduction is a relatively new idea, we were not surprised to find that more than half of those surveyed said following the guidelines was of no or limited importance.»
Respondents were asked about their willingness to
try early peanut introduction to prevent peanut allergies and their familiarity with the guidelines.
«Since
early peanut introduction is a relatively new idea, we were not surprised to find that more than half (53 percent) of those surveyed said following the guidelines was of no or limited importance,» said allergist Matthew Greenhawt, MD, MBA, MSc, chair of the ACAAI Food Allergy Committee and lead author.
When the recommendations were released, health officials were optimistic that the advice would lead to a reduction in peanut allergy in kids, given the study that found
an early peanut introduction curbed this allergy.
Study lead author Dr. Matthew Greenhawt said, «Since
early peanut introduction is a relatively new idea, we were not surprised to find that more than half of those surveyed said following the guidelines was of no or limited importance.»