Clinical Strategies to Combat Food Allergies and Intolerances

The field of food allergy and food intolerance is very complex and confusing. While approximately 1 in 10 U.S. adults have a food allergy, nearly twice as many US adults believe they have a food allergy. Food intolerances are often mistaken for food allergies. Food allergies can be life-threatening, whereas food intolerances are rarely a severe health concern. Adding further to the confusion, the management, and assessment of food allergies may vary from clinic to clinic. Currently, the standard of care for food allergies and intolerances is limited to allergen avoidance or treatment of symptoms. Nevertheless, new and emerging therapies are showing promise. For example, studies show that oral and sublingual immunotherapy can desensitize people with food allergies; an early introduction of peanut-containing foods can prevent the development of peanut allergy in many children; and supplementation with probiotics and vitamin D can induce immune tolerance and may prevent food-induced reactions. Food allergy is a serious public health burden and is steadily increasing in prevalence. Approximately 8% of children have a food allergy, and 40 % of those children have multiple food allergies. Food intolerance affects 15% to 20% of the population and is also on the rise. In both conditions, nutrition and dietetics practitioners play a critical role in maintaining nutritional adequacy, particularly when staple foods are excluded for extended periods. Furthermore, many people are needlessly avoiding foods solely based on results of unproven and costly food sensitivity testing. RDNs and NDTRs need to lead the way in providing expert guidance on the management of food allergies and intolerances. That is why it is imperative that they stay well-informed about this widespread and growing public health problem.

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Mr. Robert William Iafelice, MS, RD, LD

MS, RD, LDN

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May 15, 2024
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Clinical Strategies to Combat Food Allergies and Intolerances

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Mr. Robert William Iafelice, MS, RD, LD

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