
Parents may be turning to formula made in the home or imported from Europe to help with their child's food allergies, but there are a number of concerns.
Rachael Zimlich is a freelance writer in Cleveland, Ohio. She writes regularly for Contemporary Pediatrics, Managed Healthcare Executive, and Medical Economics.

Parents may be turning to formula made in the home or imported from Europe to help with their child's food allergies, but there are a number of concerns.

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There are several indicators of malnutrition—even for children with normal growth.

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New recommendations and treatment options for this common condition in children.

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