New Food Allergy Guidelines Explained - New York News | NYC Breaking News

New Food Allergy Guidelines Explained

Posted: Updated:

According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal online, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) has released some new guideline on when and how to introduce the primary group of foods that cause allergies.

Milk, soy, fish, shellfish, peanuts, tree nut and eggs can now be introduced, according to the AAAAI, as early as 4-6 months of age.   

Just twelve years ago, the Academy of Pediatrics instructed new parents to hold off introducing milk until the age of one.  You were told to hold off on the introduction of fish until 3.  Nuts?  You could not give them to a baby under 2.  While these guidelines have softened up a bit, the new suggestions have many parents rethinking thier little one's diets.

Some other suggestions are for pregnant women to not limit their diets and new mothers to try and breastfeed for four months.

Dr. Mike Cirigliano spoke about these changes this morning on Good Day.

For more information on the AAAAI, visit their website.  Click here to be redirected.

 

 

  • Local NewsLocal News

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:18 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:18:50 GMT
    A renegade goat and an auto accident snarled traffic on the Pulaski Skyway in northern New Jersey.
    A renegade goat and an auto accident snarled traffic on the Pulaski Skyway in northern New Jersey.
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:17 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:17:02 GMT
    For the first time since the death under mysterious circumstances of hop music mogul Chris Lighty nine months ago, his grieving mother is breaking her silence.
    For the first time since the death under mysterious circumstances of hop music mogul Chris Lighty nine months ago, his grieving mother is breaking her silence.
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:33 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:33:52 GMT
    For 35 years, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago has been bringing its brand of contemporary dance to audiences around the world. One of the company's frequent stops is the Joyce Theater in Chelsea where it
    For 35 years, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago has been bringing its brand of contemporary dance to audiences around the world. One of the company's frequent stops is the Joyce Theater in Chelsea where it
Powered by WorldNow
Didn't find what you were looking for?
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2013 Fox Television Stations, Inc. and Worldnow. All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Ad Choices