Maternal and infant diets for prevention of allergic diseases: understanding menu changes in 2008
SH Sicherer, AW Burks - Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 2008 - jacionline.org
In 2000, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Committee on Nutrition published
recommendations aimed at minimizing the risk of atopic diseases in infants considered high-
risk. 1 The committee noted that conclusive studies were not available for making definite
recommendations, but they advised avoidance of certain foods by pregnant and breast-
feeding women as well as by infants and young children. This year, the AAP's Committee on
Nutrition and Section on Allergy and Immunology published an updated Clinical Report …
recommendations aimed at minimizing the risk of atopic diseases in infants considered high-
risk. 1 The committee noted that conclusive studies were not available for making definite
recommendations, but they advised avoidance of certain foods by pregnant and breast-
feeding women as well as by infants and young children. This year, the AAP's Committee on
Nutrition and Section on Allergy and Immunology published an updated Clinical Report …