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[Nutrition in atopic diseases].

C P Bauer1

  • 1Kinderfachklinik Gaissach, Bundesrepublik Deutschland.

Padiatrie Und Padologie
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Food allergies affect 5-20% of children, causing various symptoms. Diagnosis involves tests and food challenges, with treatment focusing on carefully balanced elimination diets to prevent malnutrition.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
  • Clinical Nutrition

Context:

  • Food allergy is a significant health concern in childhood, with an estimated incidence of 5-20%.
  • Manifestations range from gastrointestinal issues like diarrhea to severe reactions such as anaphylactic shock.
  • Diagnostic methods include skin prick tests, Radioallergosorbent Test (RAST), and crucially, food elimination and provocation diets.

Purpose:

  • To outline the diagnostic approaches for food allergy in children.
  • To describe the therapeutic strategies for managing diagnosed food allergies.
  • To emphasize the importance of precise nutritional balancing in therapeutic diets.

Summary:

  • Food allergy diagnosis in children utilizes skin tests, RAST, and food elimination/provocation. Proven allergies are managed with individually tailored diets.
  • These specialized diets require exact balancing to prevent nutritional deficiencies while effectively managing the allergy.
  • The incidence of food allergy in childhood is estimated between 5-20%.

Impact:

  • Provides a framework for diagnosing and managing pediatric food allergies.
  • Highlights the critical role of nutritional expertise in treating food allergies.
  • Aims to improve health outcomes for children with food allergies through evidence-based dietary management.

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