UK-N/A-2500017 (v3) | December 2025
Authors:
Rosan Meyer, PhD, RD
Publish Date:
May 2024 | 36 mins
Abstract:
Children with cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA) face various nutritional challenges, including feeding difficulties, growth failure, and micronutrient deficiencies. Undernutrition, particularly in the form of stunting, is prevalent among these children. Since height gain is most significant during the first two years of life, it is crucial to promote catch-up growth during this period.
Effective management of cow’s milk protein allergy is essential. While breastmilk is universally recommended, alternative feeding options are available when breastfeeding is not possible. Hydrolysed rice formulas are gaining attention and are recommended under specific conditions in the latest DRACMA and ESPGHAN guidelines.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Establish the incidence of malnutrition in children with CMPA.
Understand the importance of nutrition management to support healthy growth and development.
Review the role of HRF in the nutritional management of CMPA.
Compare the nutrient profile of HRF to plant-based drinks.
Clinical evidence and safety of HRF.
AUTHOR(S) BIO
ROSAN MEYER, PHD, RD
Module leader of the Food Hypersensitivity module & Honorary senior lecturer in paediatrics, Imperial College, London
Visiting professor, KU Leuven, Belgium
Rosan Meyer, PhD, RD, is a senior lecturer in paediatrics and the module leader for the Food Hypersensitivity Module that forms part of the MSc in Allergy at Imperial College London. She is also visiting Professor at KU Leuven, Belgium. Previously, Dr. Meyer served as a research dietitian, leading research on the impact of gastrointestinal food allergies on children and their families. In addition, she has a busy paediatric dietetic practice in London specialising in food allergy, feeding difficulties and faltering growth. She has published numerous articles on food allergy, feeding difficulties and is interested in the association between growth and food allergy. She is the chair of the European Section of the International Network for Diet and Allergy, secretary of the Allied Health and Primary Care Section of the European Association of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) and member of several EAACI task forces on food allergy. Dr. Meyer completed her degree in Dietetics in South Africa and received her MSc and PhD in Paediatric Nutrition at Imperial College London.
