Background and Provider Resources

Looking for the science behind peanut allergy prevention through early introduction? You’ll find the studies here – along with a variety of resources and content you can download (royalty free) and share.

Evidence continues to grow in support of early introduction. So, too, do resources and support for you and the families you care for. Take a few minutes to explore the tools, studies, videos, recipes, handouts and other pieces you can download and use in your practice.

Guidelines And The Science

Dietary Guidelines For Americans, 2020-25, And Online Resources

The official federal government site for the DGAs and related materials.

NIAID Addendum Guidelines For The Prevention Of Peanut Allergy In The United States

In 2015, findings from a landmark NIAID-funded clinical trial called the Learning Early About Peanut (LEAP) study showed that introducing peanut-containing foods to infants at high risk for developing peanut allergy was safe and led to an 81 percent relative reduction in the subsequent development of peanut allergy. Based on the strength of these results, the Addendum Guidelines for the Prevention of Peanut Allergy in the United States were published in January 2017.

Randomized Trial Of Peanut Consumption In Infants At Risk For Peanut Allergy

One of the most significant advances in understanding food allergies occurred with the release of the results from The Learning Early about Peanut Allergy (LEAP) study in early 2015. Led by Dr. Gideon Lack of Kings College in London, LEAP showed a reduction in the development of peanut allergies of up to 86 percent in children who ate peanut protein early as compared to those who avoided peanut foods.

Persistence Of Oral Tolerance To Peanut (LEAP-On)

Follow up to LEAP Study demonstrating efficacy of early introduction continues on a year later.

Follow-up to Adolescence after Early Peanut Introduction for Allergy Prevention | NEJM Evidence

Builds upon the original LEAP and LEAP-On trials, demonstrating protective benefits of early introduction persist into adolescence.

Abstract: Has The Prevalence Of Peanut Allergy Changed Following Earlier Introduction Of Peanut?

The Early Nuts Study (L5) Australia study showing impact of early introduction in that country following new guidelines. (Enquiring About Tolerance) Explores issues related to introduction of multiple allergens. Demonstrates delayed introduction can cause increased food allergy risk.

Timing Of Introduction, Sensitization, And Allergy To Highly Allergenic Foods At Age 3 Years In A general-population Canadian cohort.

Using Canadian Healthy Infant Longitudinal Development (CHILD) data, study shows general-population infants introduced to peanut after age 12 months were more likely to have sensitization and probable clinical allergy to peanut at 3 years.

Early Peanut Introduction Recipes

Peanut Butter & Banana Mash

Peanut Butter Green Smoothie Popsicles

Peanut Butter and Butternut Squash

Turmeric Peanut Butter Chicken Bowls

Early Introduction Video Resources

Easy Recipes with Peanut Butter for Baby and Toddler

How to Introduce Peanut to Babies Early

Talking about Introducing Peanuts is the First Step to Peanut Allergy Prevention

Animated Video For Parents

This animated video breaks down the guidelines in a simple way to ease new parents’ fear, helps them understand their child’s risk and offers easy, baby-friendly recipes they can try. This resource is perfect for office waiting rooms and patient email or social media communications.

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