(NAPSA)—While the number of children with food allergies is on the rise—according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, 8 percent of children under the age of 18 in the United States have a food allergy—tfood allergies can be managed appropriately. “A food allergy reaction can be serious,” explains Steven Yanni- celli, Ph.D., R.D. “In severe cases, children may experience lifethreatening side effects, such as anaphylactic shock. Other symptoms, such as diarrhea and vom- iting, can have negative effects on a child’s health and wellbeing.” One concern that has been raised is that when the DNA of a certain plant is genetically modified, it may increase its risk of interacting with immunoglobulin E (IgE), which plays a key role in certain food allergies. Although not fully established by the medical community, there is a concern, based on two reports in The New England Journal of Medicine and Trends Biotechnology, that certain genetically modified organisms (GMOs) mayincreaserisk of allergenicity in some individuals. Foods containing genetically modified ingredients from GMOs are very common. Based on a report by the American Medical Association, about 70 percent of processed foods sold in the U.S. contain ingredients derived from these transgenic crops. For babies and children with iiss hc dil ‘ a Parents concerned about geneti- cally modified organismsin their baby’s food may wantto talk to the pediatrician about switching to anon-GMO product. food allergies on an amino acid-based diet, there is a non- GMO product available. You may care to talk to your pediatrician about switching to a Neocate product. Neocate Infant is a nonGMO infant formula that contains DHA and ARA,nutrients found in breast milk. DHA and ARA help promote brain and eye developmentin your baby. “Nutricia provides a choice for families who prefer a non-GMO hypoallergenic product,” says Yannicelli. None of the company’s products contains genetically modified ingredients. Nutricia North America, the maker of Neocate, is a global health company that leads the development and use of advanced medical nutrition for specialized care. Its products and services transform the daily lives of millions of infants, children, adults and seniors. For more information on nutri- tion for children with food allergies, visit www.neocate.com.
