In recent years recommendations have changed with respect
to food allergies. Describe these changes and the rationale
for each approach.
At one time, health care professionals recommended that
parents delay feeding infants and children at increased risk for
allergies highly allergenic foods (e.g., eggs, soy, dairy, and fish).
It was thought that delaying these foods would decrease
risk of developing food allergies. However, the American
Academy of Pediatrics now recommends that under medical
supervision the early introduction of highly allergenic foods
may help protect children against food allergies. This new
approach focuses on prevention rather than management.
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