The Prevalence of Food Allergies in Children Referred to a Multidisciplinary Feeding Program

Abstract

This study revealed a higher proportion of children in a feeding program with food allergy compared to the general population, but larger prospective studies are needed to confirm the association.

Atopic disorders in CHARGE syndrome: A retrospective study and literature review

“…Many individuals with CHARGE syndrome experience failure to thrive in childhood and require feeding support. In a retrospective study of 302 children in feeding programs, Yeung and colleagues found a higher proportion of food allergy compared to the general population (Yeung et al, 2015). It seems possible that tube feeding or parenteral nutrition could increase allergic sensitivity, potentially by reducing exposure to oral foods and/or lowering the varieties of food types exposed, although we are unaware of studies that have specifically addressed this.…”

Growth of Children with Food Allergy

“…It was previously shown that children with eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders may experience feeding problems such as reduced appetite, food aversion, maladaptive feeding behaviour, and physical difficulties in eating dynamics, which can all lead to a deficient oral intake and impaired growth [39, 40]. Recently, Yeung et al [41] conducted a retrospective chart review of 302 children presented to a multidisciplinary feeding program for a feeding evaluation, and it revealed a higher proportion of children with FA compared to the general population. These data strongly suggest that FA may lead to feeding disorders and consequently may impact the nutrient intake and growth of children with FA.…”

Controlled case series demonstrates how parents can be trained to treat paediatric feeding disorders at home

“…Chronic and severe paediatric feeding disorders can include being dependent on a gastrostomy tube or liquids, refusing food and only eating certain items. Feeding problems occur in wide‐ranging populations, including children with typical development, medical complications, such as food allergies and reflux, 1 and developmental disabilities 2,3 . Many meet the criteria for avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), which includes failure to thrive, nutritional deficiencies, dependence on artificial feeding methods and, or, dietary supplements and marked impairment in psychosocial functioning 4 .…”