New research has found that many parents would be more inclined to diagnose their child's suspected food allergies themselves than visit a doctor.
Researchers found that over a third of parents would use the internet as their first port of call if they thought their child may have a food allergy, while a further 15 per cent would rely on their own experiences of allergies.
According to nutritionist Fiona Hunter, this could be dangerous as some parents eliminate certain foods from their child's diet without being aware of the health risks.
Ms Hunter revealed: 'Cutting out major food groups like dairy or wheat can compromise a child's intake of key vitamins and minerals which can have serious implications in terms of their health.
'It is crucial that allergies are diagnosed by a properly qualified medical practitioner and that if parents are going to eliminate food from their child's diet they seek advice from a registered dietitan.'
The survey, which was conducted by Total Greek Yoghurt, found that a third of parents believe their child may have a food allergy or intolerance.
Researchers found that over a third of parents would use the internet as their first port of call if they thought their child may have a food allergy, while a further 15 per cent would rely on their own experiences of allergies.
According to nutritionist Fiona Hunter, this could be dangerous as some parents eliminate certain foods from their child's diet without being aware of the health risks.
Ms Hunter revealed: 'Cutting out major food groups like dairy or wheat can compromise a child's intake of key vitamins and minerals which can have serious implications in terms of their health.
'It is crucial that allergies are diagnosed by a properly qualified medical practitioner and that if parents are going to eliminate food from their child's diet they seek advice from a registered dietitan.'
The survey, which was conducted by Total Greek Yoghurt, found that a third of parents believe their child may have a food allergy or intolerance.
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