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    Area of Science:

    • Clinical Nutrition
    • Dietary Assessment
    • Gastroenterology

    Background:

    • Patients frequently report adverse food reactions, leading to significant dietary restrictions.
    • Physicians must consider the nutritional implications and necessity of these voluntary food limitations.
    • Adverse food reactivity should be considered in the differential diagnosis for common patient concerns.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a systematic, three-step process for evaluating patients' potential for true adverse food reactivity.
    • To emphasize the importance of considering nutritional consequences in patients with self-imposed dietary restrictions.
    • To highlight the collaborative role of nutritionists and dietitians in managing adverse food reactions.

    Main Methods:

    • A three-step clinical assessment framework for identifying true adverse food reactivity.
    • Evaluation of nutritional status and dietary patterns in patients reporting food reactions.
    • Integration of expertise from physicians, nutritionists, and dietitians.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed method provides a structured approach to differentiate true adverse food reactions from other dietary issues.
    • Understanding nutritional consequences is crucial for managing patients with restrictive diets.
    • Team-based care involving nutrition professionals enhances patient outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • A systematic assessment is vital for diagnosing adverse food reactivity accurately.
    • Physicians should actively consider adverse food reactivity and its nutritional impact.
    • Collaboration with nutritionists and dietitians is essential for comprehensive patient care.