Nutrition and Dietetics

Allergy and Nutrition

Almost 6-8% of Children are effect by Food allergy in some point of their childhood, making it an increasing problem worldwide. When a certain food or diet is consumed and results in immune system reaction then the condition is termed or referred as Food Allergy. A small proportion of Allergy causing Food can unleash some signs and symptoms like digestive complications, rashes or inflamed airways.

Nutrition and diet have been shown to play an increasing role in allergic disease. While prescription and over-the-counter drugs simply suppress allergy symptoms, proper nutrition can actually strengthen your immune system and help you avoid allergy attacks. Increases risk for inadequate intake and poor growth. Providing safe food can be challenging. Food allergies may increase stress.