Calcium and vitamin D intake in allergic versus non-allergic children and corresponding parental attitudes towards dairy products.

ABSTRACT:

Background

It is hypothesized that parents of children with allergic conditions believe dairy products are potentially harmful to their child.

Objectives

This study compares the calcium and vitamin D intake of allergic versus non-allergic children and parental beliefs about milk and dairy products.

Methods

A survey and food-frequency-questionnaire were administered to parents of children between 3 and 13 years, 110 with allergic disease (allergic rhinitis, asthma, food allergy, and/or atopic dermatitis) versus 110 without allergic disease. Calcium and vitamin D intake was calculated from the food-frequency-questionnaire and compared to National Institutes of Health recommendations. Associations between atopy, calcium and vitamin D intake, and beliefs were investigated

SUBMITTER: Darwin AH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8477215 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature