Ongoing Studies About Food Allergies And Children

Studies about food allergies and children may have you scratching your head, wondering what these findings all mean. After all, past research said to keep children under the age of 3 away from known allergens like shellfish and peanuts.

Now it seems they're saying the opposite is best -- to expose children to these foods sooner. A third school of thought says there is no way to prevent child food allergies from developing.

If you suspect your child may have a food allergy or intolerance, then it's most important that you keep a record of your child's diet and symptoms. You may also benefit from knowing what sort of research is being done.

"Possible Link Between Obesity and Childhood Allergies," finds a study funded by National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

This study looked at the link between food allergies and children who were obese (in the 95th percentile of the normal body mass index for their age/height). Researcher Stephanie London M.D. found that, "The rate of having a food allergy was 59% higher for obese children."

The NIEHS report added that it's especially important to combat epidemics like obesity and food allergies in children, which have been on the rise over the past few decades.

For some, with regard to food allergies and children, the problem will clear up as science improves. Long-term studies are testing whether tolerance can be built up to eradicate these food allergies.

For lifelong sufferers, food scientists are creating delicious versions of these foods, minus the molecules that cause a food allergy reaction. Also, blood tests are being developed that hope to more accurately classify an allergy, rather than just an antibody.

For all the latest news on kid food allergies, you can visit www.sciencedaily.com.

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