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• How many children are affected by egg allergy?

  Recent Australian data indicates that the prevalence of raw egg allergy in 12 month old infants is approximately 8. 9%1. Of these, 80.

• What are the symptoms of egg allergy?

  In those with egg allergy, Immediate reactions to egg ingestion are characterised by urticaria, angioedema, vomiting, diarrhoea and wheeze.

• Are most children allergic to the egg-white or the yolk?

  Egg white is considered to be the most frequent source of allergens and most children with an allergy react to the proteins in the egg…

• Should patients avoid allergens during pregnancy and breastfeeding?

  The Australian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) does not recommend restricting the mother's diet during pregnancy in order to eliminate allergenic foods as…

• When should eggs be introduced to an infant's diet?

  In Australia, dietary guidelines recommend the introduction of solid foods at the age of approximately 6 months, beginning with the introduction of iron-enriched infant cereals.

• What is the ENC's postion in regards to eggs and the risk of Cardio Vascular Disease?

  Scientific evidence shows little association between egg intake and risk of CVD.

• Should eggs be included in a child's diet?

  Eggs are an ideal food for inclusion in children’s diets as they are nutritious and provide useful amounts of folate, vitamin A, iron, zinc, iodine…

• Does dietary cholesterol impact on serum cholesterol?

  Dietary cholesterol causes a small increase in total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol, but substantially less than saturated fat and trans fat.

• Can hyper-responders eat eggs?

  Hyper-responders can still enjoy up to 6 eggs per week as part of a diet low in saturated fat without increasing their risk of heart…

• What should I tell my patients that are at risk of high cholesterol in regards to egg consumption?

  All Australians, (including those at risk of high cholesterol) may consume up to 6 eggs per week within a cardioprotective eating pattern (reduced saturated fat)…

• How many people in Australia have diabetes?

  Approximately one million Australians have been diagnosed with diabetes, including an estimated 130,000 people with type 1 diabetes.

• Can people with diabetes consume eggs?

  Yes.