Addressing food allergy issues within child care centers.

Curr Allergy Asthma Rep

Center for Managing Chronic Disease, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 48109-2029, USA.

Published: August 2012

AI Article Synopsis

  • The incidence of food allergies in children has increased notably over the last ten years, prompting schools and advocacy groups to improve how they manage these allergies.
  • Despite efforts, differences in how child care environments operate and the varying levels of staff training create challenges in effectively addressing food allergies.
  • The review highlights ongoing issues in preventing food allergies and educating staff in child care while suggesting various solutions to enhance policy and guidelines for better management.

Article Abstract

The prevalence of food allergies in the pediatric population has risen significantly in the past decade. School districts and advocacy groups have made progress in developing systematic approaches to address pediatric food allergies; however, the widespread variance in child care settings, organization, and staff training still presents unique challenges. Addressing these obstacles requires multiple approaches to policy and guideline formulation and dissemination. This review discusses current issues in food allergy prevention and education in child care settings and offers potential solutions.

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