In general, the family’s diet should be wholesome, meaning it should include all essential nutrients, minerals, and vitamins necessary for maintaining health and well-being. The food pyramid can be helpful in selecting the right foods.
All food groups should be considered in terms of quantity and build on each other according to this pyramid.
The diet for eczema does not fundamentally differ from the diet of a child without eczema!
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The diet for eczema does not fundamentally differ from the diet of a child without eczema!
Only if a child has a specific intolerance to certain foods, those foods need to be avoided if the intolerance is confirmed. If it’s a single food item, such as kiwi, omitting that fruit doesn’t affect the overall nutritional balance. However, if a child is intolerant to an entire food group, like milk and dairy products, a significant portion of the pyramid is excluded. To ensure the child still maintains a healthy and balanced diet, the avoided foods need to be replaced.
Professional guidance is essential
In this case, it is strongly recommended to seek guidance from a nutrition professional with expertise in allergies. You can find suitable experts through the network “Allergologically Specialized Nutrition Specialists” provided by the German Allergy and Asthma Association (DAAB, www.daab.de) and the Working Group Dietetics in Allergology (www.ak-dida.de).
