Medical MCQ-A mother comes with her 3 months' child asking the physician if she can give cereals to her child. What problems can this lead to her child?

A mother comes with her 3 months’ child asking the physician if she can give cereals to her child. What problems can this lead to her child?

Allergy due to the food content

Risk of gastrointestinal infection

Retarded oro-motor development

Contaminated food leading to reflux

Question Category:

Pediatrics

Correct Answer:

Allergy due to the food content

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Ans: A: Allergy due to the food contentExplanation:(Ref: Nelson 20/e p1139; Ghni 8/e p90)Babies should receive only breast milk or infant formula for the first 6 months of life.Most impoant reason for this is allergy due to the food content.Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 4-6 months of life may reduce allergic disorders in the first few years of life. Potentially allergenic foods (eggs, milk, wheat, soy, peanut and fish) should be introduced after this period of exclusive breastfeeding to decrease chances of food allergy.

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