| Abstract | Despite the significant prevalence of food intolerances (FI) in children and adolescents (2 to 18-years-old), food intolerance mechanisms and testing are severely misunderstood and under researched. A FI is a non-immunological response that occurs after consuming a specific food particle causing gastrointestinal (GI) issues such as bloating, nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. The lack of understanding of FIs may result in many children following an unsupervised elimination diet, which increases the risk of developing nutrient deficiencies. The objectives of this study were to assess the impact on quality of life (QOL) that FIs have towards children and adolescents by analyzing available literature and utilizing a case study participant. Findings suggested that more research is needed to understand FI to improve the QOL in children and adolescents. |
