Could taking kids to petting zoos prevent ibd?
Another study supports the hygiene hypothesis: the theory that children who are exposed to animals, germs and allergens are less likely to develop disease. Specifically, the new findings illustrate that infants who had regular contact with farm animals during their first year of life are significantly less likely to develop inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), compared with infants who are not in contact with farm animals. The trial pooled data on 444 children with Crohn disease, 304 children with ulcerative colitis and 1,481 children without IBD. Regular contact with farm animals slashed youngsters’ risk of developing IBD in half. Pediatrics – August 2007;120:354-61. Junk food diet during pregnancy may influence child’s food choices Pregnant and breastfeeding women with a penchant for “junk food” may be more likely to give birth to children who overindulge in junk food, according to a study in rats. The experiment found that pregnant and lactating rats that ate a diet rich in fats, sugar
