Food allergen introduction patterns in the first year of life: A US nationwide survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prevention guidelines have changed over the past decade and now recommend the earlier introduction of peanut and egg without delaying the introduction of other food allergens. This paper explored caregiver practices regarding the introduction of food allergens during infancy.

Methods

A survey was administered (2021) to a US population-based sample of 3062 caregivers (children 7 months - 3.5 years). Demographics and feeding practices were collected. Weighted frequencies and proportions were calculated using the svyr package in R 4.1. Survey-weighted chi-square statistics and covariate-adjusted, survey-weighted logistic regression models were used for statistical inference.

Results

Cow's milk, wheat, and soy were the top three allergens introduced. Peanut and

SUBMITTER: Venter C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10107094 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature