Table 4 Feeding protocols in the early introduction groups in the LEAP and EAT trials [21, 27]
From: Primary prevention of food allergy: beyond early introduction
Trial | Feeding protocol for allergenic foods |
|---|---|
LEAP [21] | • 6 g of peanut protein per week, distributed in three or more meals per week |
EAT [27] | • 2 g of each allergenic food protein twice each week (4 g of allergen protein per food per week) • Full weekly recommended amount for the allergenic foods consisted of: – Two small 40- to 60-g portions of cow’s milk yogurt – 3 rounded teaspoons of peanut butter – 1 small hard-boiled egg (< 53 g) – 3 rounded teaspoons of sesame paste – 25 g of whitefish – 2 wheat-based cereal biscuits (e.g., Weetabix) |