Parent-reported offering of allergen foods to infants during complementary feeding : an observational study : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand

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Parent-reported offering of allergen foods to infants during complementary feeding : an observational study : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand

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Background: The prevalence of food allergies in New Zealand infants is unknown; however, it is thought to be similar to Australia, where the prevalence is over 10% of infants 12 months of age. Current New Zealand recommendations for reducing the risk of food allergies are to: offer all infants major food allergens (age-appropriate texture) at the start of complementary feeding (around six months), ensure major allergens are given to all infants before 12 months; maintain tolerance of major fo...

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Thesis

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Masters

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2023

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Medemblik, Jade

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https://hdl.handle.net/10179/69429

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321004 Nutritional science

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