Childhood allergies are rising globally. Evidence shows early-life nutrition plays a critical role in prevention.
Debbie Palmer, Head of Nutrition at The Kids Research Institute Australia, examines how maternal diet during pregnancy, breastfeeding practices, and the timing of allergen introduction impact immune development in infants.
As a former paediatric dietitian with over a decade of clinical experience, Palmer emphasizes science-backed strategies to lower allergic disease risk from the earliest stages of life.