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For those with food allergies, avoiding the food that causes a reaction can be a daily struggle. From grocery shopping and knowing what foods to avoid to eating out at restaurants, managing food allergies, especially a child’s food allergies, can be challenging.
Registered Dietitians are food and nutrition experts who make managing food allergies easier. Working with clients to develop an eating plan that meets their nutrition needs while fitting into their lifestyle and avoiding allergens is just one of the things Registered Dietitians do..
A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) is a medical professional who is an expert in food and nutrition. An RDN has completed a minimum of a Master’s Degree, completed a supervised practice internship, and passed a national certification exam. A Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) is an accredited and certified nutritionist.
Food allergy symptoms can vary from person to person. One person may experience mild symptoms while someone else experiences severe and even life-threatening symptoms from the same food. Some people have multiple food allergies, while others may be allergic to only one food.
Some of the most common symptoms of a food allergy include:
If someone suspects a food allergy, they should consult their doctor. A physician can provide a formal diagnosis and required medications (discussed below).
Food intolerances or sensitivities are different than food allergies. A food allergy involves the body’s immune system. Food intolerances involve the digestive system.
A food intolerance typically leads to digestive issues and symptoms such as gas, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. When someone has a food intolerance and consumes a food they’re intolerant to, they will experience digestive symptoms.
If someone has a true food allergy, they must avoid exposure to that food. Depending on the severity of the allergy, they will need to avoid eating or even touching the food. Some even need to avoid inhaling particles of that food; for example, those with severe peanut allergies must avoid inhaling dust from peanuts.
Reading food labels and understanding commonly used names for the allergen in ingredient lists is critical for someone with a food allergy. The allergen should be listed in the ingredient list and may be listed in the “Contains:” statement that follows the ingredient list.
Someone with a food allergy may also be prescribed an Epinephrine Auto-Injector (also known as an Epi-Pen). An Epi-Pen is needed for those at risk of experiencing a severe allergic reaction. For those who do not have severe reactions, antihistamines may help treat mild food allergy symptoms.
A Registered Dietitian can help you understand your nutrition needs, what foods you react to, and how to meet your nutrition needs while avoiding food allergens. An RD will work with you to understand your nutrition needs and to develop a nutrition plan that works for you and fits into your lifestyle.
Some of the top skills for managing food allergies include:
Managing food allergies doesn’t have to be challenging or scary – particularly for families managing a child’s food allergies. Working with an RDN means you have a food and nutrition expert who can help guide food choices, meal planning, and eating out.
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