Which symptom in an infant may indicate a possible food allergy?
a. Taking small amounts at feedings
b. Stuffy nose and breathing difficulties
c. Spitting up after a feeding
d. Constipation
B
In addition to stuffy nose and breathing difficulties, other manifestations of possible food allergy include hives, gas, and blood in the stools. Taking small amounts at feedings may be due to the infant's slow adaptation to new tastes. Spitting up after a feeding may be an indication of possible food allergy in the very young infant. Constipation is usually related to the infant's intake of iron-based formula.
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