The ingredients that can cause allergy (allergens) in children are several. Some of the preparations that we can buy in supermarkets specify their composition, which helps a lot to detect if a certain product can be harmful to the child.
There is legislation that obliges manufacturers to include in their labels the 8 main substances (if any) that cause allergy such as milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, wheat, nuts, etc. But there are still foods that are not well labeled and these can give many problems.
There is always a latent risk for an allergic child, a birthday party in which some food causes allergy, eat in the school canteen, etc., the danger of eating a food that is counterproductive for the child is undoubtedly a great concern for the parents and not to say he himself, since his quality of life is diminished by these shortcomings and he can suffer when he sees that he cannot eat like his friends. Sometimes parents should even contact the company that makes a certain type of food to verify that it does not contain any dangerous ingredients for the child. Luckily, enough efforts are made for manufacturers to include each and every ingredient on their product labels, but it is not yet all the way.
It is very important to teach the child what food can cause allergy, it is necessary to be persistent and methodical since it is very difficult to supervise the child 24 hours a day, but if the child understands that he can get sick, they will be reduced as as much as possible the risks of a food intake harmful to your health.
An ideal option is to ask for help from a professional dietitian, in this way we ensure that the child, despite avoiding certain foods, receives the necessary contribution of nutrients through other foods. It will also inform us about the types of ingredients and methods to use when the child eats away from home. All information is little when it comes to the welfare of our child.
