Early Introduction of Peanuts for Preventing Peanut Allergies
April 18, 2023 - By ARC Health & Wellness Community
Sherry Coleman Collins, MS, RDN, LD
Led by Sherry Coleman Collins, MS, RDN, LD, this presentation will review the current recommendations for introducing peanuts to infants and the research supporting those recommendations. Sherry will also discuss existing misconceptions about peanut allergies and how registered dietitian nutritionists can address these concerns with their clients and/or customers. General guidance, ideas, and recipes for introducing peanuts will also be shared, along with resources from the National Peanut Board. Learning Objectives – After this presentation, attendees should be able to: 1.Incorporate the current recommendations for early introduction of peanuts to infant diets into their communications with parents. 2.Provide evidence-based response to at least one misconception about peanut allergies and explain how to address it in counseling. 3.Suggest at least 2 products that parents can introduce peanuts to their infants.