Alison Cassin MS RD

Registered Dietitian at Cincinnati Children’s

[Alison Cassin MS RD @AllergyRD]

@PedNutritionGuy @NASPGHAN @JPGNonline Congratulations @SarahVermilyea!!

[Kipp Ellsworth, RD @PedNutritionGuy]

.@NASPGHAN Position Paper on the Role of the RDN in the Care of the Pediatric Chronic GI Disease Pt - need research to support the obvious: RDs improve outcomes in all GI subspecialty areas of practice: @JPGNonline https://t.co/qIBQ0odUPa #nutrition #crohns

[Alison Cassin MS RD @AllergyRD]

Formula companies!! y’all hand out swag like coolers and shaker bottles. Consider gram scales for scaling up batch recipes?!👩🏻‍🍳;) @neocate @Aji_Cambrooke

[Alison Cassin MS RD @AllergyRD]

We’re 2.5 weeks into a massive hypoallergenic formula shortage and my phone STILL doesn’t know how to voice-text “Neocate.” Fav autocorrect so far— gnocchi ate 😏

[Alison Cassin MS RD @AllergyRD]

@DoerflerBethany @VenterCarina Likewise!

[Alison Cassin MS RD @AllergyRD]

@VenterCarina Congrats Carina! Will you be using this kitchen to bake tree nut OFC cookies? Asking for a friend😏

[Alison Cassin MS RD @AllergyRD]

@wonderfoodie @IFFGD The order of intro doesn’t matter- if you want to begin with a likely pass- then yes- seafood or nuts are a good start #DDHChat

[Alison Cassin MS RD @AllergyRD]

@wonderfoodie @IFFGD No one knows exactly how long it takes for EoE to recur when an offending food is reintroduced. To make sure we get a clear answer, we wait 3 months #DDHChat

[Alison Cassin MS RD @AllergyRD]

@Kate30409769 Again, follow your MD’s advice. For us, we allow coconut when following a six food elimination diet bc coconut is a fruit, not a tree but #DDHChat

[Alison Cassin MS RD @AllergyRD]

@Kate30409769 Always best to follow your MD’s advice. For reference though, too allergens (milk, egg, wheat, soy, nuts, seafood) have to be declared even if they are in minor ingredients, like natural flavors #DDHChat

[Alison Cassin MS RD @AllergyRD]

@IFFGD thanks for having me!

[Alison Cassin MS RD @AllergyRD]

@APFEDorg A4: Check out health food stores at your destination- you may discover new products to enjoy! #DDHChat

[Alison Cassin MS RD @AllergyRD]

@APFEDorg A3: Research restaurants at your destination using a website like @allergyeats. #DDHChat

[Alison Cassin MS RD @AllergyRD]

@sally_e_rice @IFFGD but as always, check with your health care provider #DDHchat

[Alison Cassin MS RD @AllergyRD]

@sally_e_rice @IFFGD Corn is tricky. Many corn derivatives, like corn syrup, corn syrup solids, high fructose corn syrup, corn oil, maltodextrin, are highly refined and protein-free, so they are not allergenic. You can still consume these ingredients when avoiding corn. Avoid cornstarch #DDHchat

[Alison Cassin MS RD @AllergyRD]

@APFEDorg A2: If traveling by air, it can be helpful to have a note from your doctor so you can take liquids on the plane- like a plant-based protein shake or coconut yogurt. #DDHChat

[Alison Cassin MS RD @AllergyRD]

@APFEDorg A1: Planning is key! Pack shelf-stable and portable foods for the road that fit your specific diet restrictions- perhaps seed bars, corn cereal or chips, rice cakes with sunflower butter, whole fruit or fruit cups. Canned soup or chili can be a good meal in a pinch. #DDHChat

[Alison Cassin MS RD @AllergyRD]

@IFFGD A4: Teaching self-advocacy is an ongoing process. As children age, new situations arise. Help your child to become comfortable with speaking up, initiating conversations with adults, and asking questions about ingredients and during medical appointments. #DDHChat

[Alison Cassin MS RD @AllergyRD]

@IFFGD A3: Involve your child in all aspects of #EoE management. For example, encourage them to add to the conversation when teaching others about #EoE or when asking questions in a restaurant. #DDHChat

[Alison Cassin MS RD @AllergyRD]

@IFFGD A2: Teach by example, in an age-appropriate way. Show children how you read food labels, meal plan or cook, or handle dietary needs in a social situation. Give them opportunity to take the lead with doing these things as you shadow them. #DDHChat