Wow - how do they get people to agree to subject their children to this? Probably don't tell them who the funders are, at the very least.
Ingrid
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From: Lactation Information and Discussion [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jennifer Tow, IBCLC
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Subject: UK: The EAT Study--introducing highly allergenic foods to 3 mos olds
I am wondering if folks in the UK are aware of this study?
http://www.eatstudy.co.uk/eat-study-info/
"The EAT Study is testing the hypothesis that the introduction of six allergenic foods into the diet of infants from 3 months of age, alongside continued breastfeeding, results in a reduced prevalence of food allergies by 3 years of age. This website explains why we are undertaking the EAT Study and what is involved for those participating. The Department of Health is fully aware of this study and recognizes this is an experimental study which is testing a scientifically important hypothesis. It is important to note that the study does not change the current general advice to mothers to exclusively breastfeed for around the first 6 months of an infant’s life. For any non-participants we advise adherence to the government’s current breastfeeding recommendations. Full details of these can be found at: www.breastfeeding.nhs.uk"
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he study is a randomized controlled trial of the early introduction of allergenic foods in a normal population. This means that the babies taking part in the study will be recruited from the general population and placed at random in one of two groups:
One group will introduce six allergenic foods from 3 months of age alongside continued breastfeeding, having been screened to check for pre-existing food allergy (Early Introduction Group).
The other group will follow present UK government weaning advice i.e. aim for exclusive breastfeeding for around six months (Standard Introduction Group)"
Note the Declarations:
Prof Gideon Lack--Principal Investigator
Declaration of Interest:
Personal remuneration: Lectures (SHS Nutricia, Nestle, SHS International); Consultancy for Advisory Board (Synovate, Novartix Xolair, ALK Abello).
Research funding: Immune Tolerance Network, National Peanut Board, Food Standards Agency, Food Allergy Initiative, Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network, Medical Research Council.
Volunteer positions held: Scientific Advisor (Anaphylaxis Campaign, National Peanut Board) Jennifer Tow, IBCLC, USA & France
Intuitive Parenting Network, LLC
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