The first 1000 days of life are crucial in the growth and development of infants, as they have a diet of limited variability, mainly consisting of breastmilk and/or infant formula, followed by the introduction of milk and solid foods. Consequently, the composition of all these foods exerts a significant effect on the immune response and development, also later in life. Essentially, all dietary antigens are proteins and they may prevent or contribute to the development of allergies.
The aim of this research topic is to provides an updated overview of recent developments related to nutrition and the development and management of allergic diseases, especially in the pediatric population.
In vitro and in vivo studies, especially in nutrition, increasingly requires attention since they allow the identification and investigation of different and new treatments in the field of allergic disorders. Accordingly, the notion that the composition and metabolic activity of the foods and the role of intestinal microbiota in the development of allergies has become clearer over the last years, and there is urgent need to provide information on this issue.
Numerous papers are expected to improve the quality of the available data in human nutrition research that can, successively, be used to support food and nutrition policies.
Overview of best practices for biospecimen collection and analyses, and for the fundamentals of clinical data management, including preparation and study startup; data collection, entry, cleaning, and authentication; and database focusing on nutritional issues will also be welcome.
The first 1000 days of life are crucial in the growth and development of infants, as they have a diet of limited variability, mainly consisting of breastmilk and/or infant formula, followed by the introduction of milk and solid foods. Consequently, the composition of all these foods exerts a significant effect on the immune response and development, also later in life. Essentially, all dietary antigens are proteins and they may prevent or contribute to the development of allergies.
The aim of this research topic is to provides an updated overview of recent developments related to nutrition and the development and management of allergic diseases, especially in the pediatric population.
In vitro and in vivo studies, especially in nutrition, increasingly requires attention since they allow the identification and investigation of different and new treatments in the field of allergic disorders. Accordingly, the notion that the composition and metabolic activity of the foods and the role of intestinal microbiota in the development of allergies has become clearer over the last years, and there is urgent need to provide information on this issue.
Numerous papers are expected to improve the quality of the available data in human nutrition research that can, successively, be used to support food and nutrition policies.
Overview of best practices for biospecimen collection and analyses, and for the fundamentals of clinical data management, including preparation and study startup; data collection, entry, cleaning, and authentication; and database focusing on nutritional issues will also be welcome.
