Nutrition of preschool children with food intolerances and allergies

Abstract

This research focuses on the analysis of the causes, symptoms and negative impact of food allergies and intolerances on the health of school children. Children identified with such a problem have a special diet that involves abstaining from products that harm the whole body. According to international research, almost 5% of preschoolers have food allergies. From 1997 to 2007, the prevalence of reported food allergies increased by 18% among children worldwide. The research methods were based on bibliographic sources as well as a study conducted by the authors of this research, in the Republic of Moldova. At the national level, it is not a clear statistic on preschoolers with food intolerances and allergies, but it has been found that the menus in kindergartens are adapted to the needs of children who show these symptoms.