Actual food consumption after a negative oral food challenge in children: A challenge after the challenge?

Background: Unnecessary dietary eliminations may impair quality of life, affect children's growth, and negatively impact healthcare costs. Previous studies reported that around 11 % to 28 % of children continue a food-avoidance diet despite a negative oral food challenge (OFC).

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the actual consumption at home of the tested food after a negative OFC and the reasons reported by families in the case of persistent avoidance.