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...protein in their diet from foods like dairy, meats/poultry/fish, legumes, nuts & seeds, tofu, eggs and grains. But, for people with food protein allergies, it’s more difficult to get adequate protein. This is because many forms of protein are restricted. Protein Structure in Baby Formulas Babies who are allergic to milk or soy proteins often need a specialized infant formula in order to get their nutrition. Sometimes the doctor may recommend a hydrolyzed formula. With...

...items yourself which you know are safe. Luckily, foods now have required labeling for the 8 major allergens. If you have questions contact the manufacturer to be certain. Be careful when preparing food yourself. With recipe ingredients like celery, you know what you have – celery! But for other ingredients a recipe calls for, such as spice blends or sauces, the ingredients can be trickier to understand. Is that “protein hydrolysate” derived from soy, wheat,...

...(synthetic) preservatives BHA, BHT, TBHQ (these preservatives are found in many processed foods on the market) Many parents and caregivers strive to use foods that are low in or contain no artificial color or dyes. It is already hard enough just restricting milk or soy from your child’s diet to have to worry about dyes as well! If you are concerned about the possibility that your child could have ADHD, speak to a Registered Dietitian...

...It’s important for food allergy families to be aware of the potential for food allergens contained as inactive ingredients (aka “excipient ingredients”) in prescription and over-the-counter medications. We’ve talked before about the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) of 2004, which requires food manufacturers to clearly label the presence of the top 8 allergens (milk, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, shellfish, fish, soy, and wheat). This means that the ingredient list must either...

...any nutrient gaps in their diet. For instance, many children with milk and soy allergies use Neocate Junior as a major source of protein, calcium, vitamin D, and other nutrients important for bone health. The same is true for Neocate Splash. Some children require an amino acid-based formula to meet their full caloric needs. Some examples would be a child with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) that is on a strict amino acid-based diet for six weeks,...

...allergens accidentally introduced during manufacturing or packaging through cross-contamination. Ingredients listed on food labels are in order of predominance.This means manufacturers list the ingredient used in the greatest amount first, followed by those in smaller amounts listed next, in descending order. Ingredients can be categorized into different types: Preservatives (ascorbic acid, citric acid) to prevent food from spoiling Emulsifiers (soy lecithin, mono-and diglycderides) which allow smooth mixing and prevent separation Sweeteners (saccharin, aspartame, acesulfame potassium)...