Food Allergies: New Evidence for Peanut Introduction. Issue 3 (May 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Morin, Karen H.
• Is Part Of: MCN, the American journal of maternal child nursing. Volume 41:Issue 3(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-05
• Subjects: Obstetric Nursing -- Periodicals; Pediatric Nursing -- Periodicals; Maternal-Child Nursing -- Periodicals; Pediatric nursing -- Periodicals -- Databases; Maternity nursing -- Periodicals -- Databases; Electronic journals; Electronic journals; Maternity nursing; Pediatric nursing; Databases; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Databases; 610.73
• DOI: 10.1097/NMC.0000000000000226
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0361-929X

Abstract

Abstract : Approximately 15 million Americans have food allergies, 8% of which are children. Food allergies are therefore a major public health issue. New guidelines suggest introducing peanuts early in the diet of children who are high risk for developing peanut allergies. Our nutrition expert, Dr. Morin, provides an update.