Hypoallergenic diet for children

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Hypoallergenic diet for children is somewhat different from the "adult" option. The subject of our article.

The main points of the diet

Children's diet must exactly match age norms in terms of the ratio of ingredients and daily caloric intake.

the Hard limit are subject to the products with the potential to cause an allergic reaction. It is important to remember that food allergens are divided into two groups:

• Products that are not particularly valuable and irreplaceable
• Products that represent high value for the organism of the child

the first group include:
• Brightly colored vegetables, fruits, berries (especially strong allergens are strawberries a citrus fruit)
• Marine fish and fish products
• Meat birds
• Sweets (strong allergens are chocolate and honey)
• Nuts (peanuts, hazelnuts, almonds)
• Smoked
• Condiments (mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, ketchup, horseradish)
• Any mushrooms
• Butter cakes
• Ready-made products contain preservatives and additives

a High value for the organism of the child are eggs and milk – in the absence of individual intolerance they remain in the diet (in limited quantities – more than age norm), but is treated to minimize negative effects on the body (it is ripened milk, eggs long boil).

it is Important to know that extractives, hot spices, salty foods cause hyperemia of the gastrointestinal mucosa, which facilitates the absorption of food allergens.

to Limit the flow of extractives possible by abandoning the strong meat, fish and mushroom broths – in priority, soups on vegetable broths.

Chemical composition hypoallergenic diet for children

the Daily rate of protein corresponds to the age requirements. Cow's milk protein (if this product is left in the diet) must provide:

— in the age group up to 3 years: 25-30% of the total protein requirements (the age limit is 45-50%);
— in the age group up to 7 years: 20-25% (at a rate of 35-40%);
— in the age group of 7 years: 10-15% (the age limit: 35-40%).

every day, you can give a child (in the ingredients) half a hen's egg. To fill the shortage of animal protein will allow an increase in the consumption of meat (10-15%) — it needs to be steamed or boiled.

the share of vegetable protein accounts for 25-30% of the protein needs of the growing organism.

the Decline of the daily requirement of protein is between 25 and 50% valid only in case if there is a pronounced food Allergy, and then only in the acute period.

This restriction is observed for several days. However, several increases to the rate of consumption of berries and fruits.

As vegetable oils provide the growing body with beneficial fatty acids, they are mandatory included in the diet. It is known that unsaturated fatty acids have a beneficial effect on the trophism of the epithelium.

Carbohydrates should be included in the diet in number, clearly corresponding to physiological norms. Carbohydrates the organism of the child needs to obtain polysaccharides of cereals and vegetables. Simple sugars severely restricted – they retain moisture in the body and this can amplify allergic inflammation.

The liquid component of a hypoallergenic diet for children

the rate of fluid dictated by age needs. Only in the case of acute allergic reactions accompanied by swelling (wet asthma, angioedema), the rate of liquid is reduced by 15-20%.

Additional recommendations

If you are allergic limitation is imposed on the Sol:
• the Norm for preschool-age children – about 3 g
• the Norm for school-age children – up to 5 g

In most cases, the vitamin needs of a child completely filled with diet hypoallergenic diet, but if you excluded a number of products that cause individual allergic reactions, the doctor may prescribe vitamin and mineral complex.

Diet for children under one year

Hypoallergenic diet for children under one year (when not breastfeeding) is based on mixtures, in which the protein is partially hydrolyzed down.

Reviews

Hypoallergenic diet for children can significantly reduce the risk of exacerbation of allergies. This fact is confirmed by numerous reviews.