By exposing kids to small amounts of
suspected food allergens, new research contends that kids could slowly become less allergic.
And beyond
suspected food allergens, picky eaters are also at risk for not getting enough nutrients from a variety of high quality, local fruits and vegetables.
Not exact matches
The authors of the 2012 study estimated that as many as 8 percent of kids with ADHD may have symptoms related to artificial
food colors and 30 percent of kids with ADHD may have symptoms that improve when they follow more comprehensive diets that eliminate
suspected allergens as well.
Still, Wood recommends that children who do eat concentrated peanut products carry epinephrine injections for at least a year after passing a
food challenge, an allergy test in which the child eats small amounts of the
suspected allergen in the doctor's office.
If you
suspect your child is fussy due to a
food allergy, talk to the pediatrician about changing the formula or try to eliminate the common
allergens from your diet if you're breastfeeding.
These
allergens could come from your dog's
food, their shampoo or even naturally outdoors — consult your vet if you
suspect an allergy to find out the best way to manage it.
You must avoid the
suspected allergen food for at least eight weeks to ensure it is out of the cat's system.
If dog
food allergy or inhaled
allergens are
suspected (called atopy), the vet will recommend elimination if possible of the
allergen from the dogs environment.
If you
suspect that
food allergies are the culprit, it is worth trying her on a grain - free
food, as grains are a common
allergen.