Does Eating Eggs Affect Allergy Risk?
Hard
This project investigates whether eating eggs during pregnancy and breastfeeding has any influence on the incidence of egg allergy in infants. The results show that dietary avoidance of egg is difficult to achieve, so it's not possible to draw any conclusions about the effect of high egg intake on the development of infant atopy.
Hypothesis
The hypothesis is that if mothers avoid eating eggs during pregnancy and breastfeeding, incidence of egg allergy and associated allergic problems will be reduced.
Method & Materials
You will investigate the hypothesis that if mothers avoid eating eggs during pregnancy and breastfeeding, incidence of egg allergy and associated allergic problems will be reduced.
You will need data on the dietary habits of pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, as well as data on the incidence of egg allergy in infants.
Results
The results demonstrate that there is not an all-encompassing panacea for the prevention of allergic disease, but that some prevention measures may have their place in certain population sub-groups. An observation that stands out is that dietary avoidance of egg is difficult to achieve.
Why do this project?
This science project is interesting and unique because it investigates the potential influence of maternal dietary habits on the development of food allergies in infants.
Also Consider
Experiment variations to consider include investigating the effect of other food proteins on the development of food allergies in infants, as well as investigating the effect of maternal dietary habits on the development of other allergies.
Full project details
You can find additional information and details for this science fair project here. Have fun exploring!Share this Science Project:
Related Science Fair Project Ideas
Have you ever wondered why some people are allergic to cow's milk? In this project, you'll explore the immunological mechanisms behind cow's milk sensitivity and investigate the role of the ...
Hard
Are you curious about how nutrition and infant feeding practices can affect the development of food intolerance in premature babies?
Hard
Are you curious about the prevalence of peanut allergy in UK children and the factors that influence its development? Join us as we investigate the genetic environment and immunological determinants ...
Hard
Share this Science Project: