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Minimizing Risk of Food Allergy in Infants

Although concerns still exist regarding the incidence of food allergies being on the rise, more promising research has been published in recent years focusing on their prevention.

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According to data collected in 2021 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 6% of children  in the U.S. have been diagnosed with a food allergy, and the percentage increases with age: 4.4% for ages 0-5, 5.8% for ages 6-11, and 7.1% for ages 12-17. Although concerns still exist regarding the incidence of food allergies being on the rise, more promising research has been published in recent years focusing on their prevention... Log in to learn more.

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