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News In a Nutshell | June 6, 2023
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“Peanut Patch” Shows Promise in Treating
Toddlers with Peanut Allergies
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By Sherry Coleman Collins, MS, RDN, LD
The world was all abuzz recently when the results of a study
on the novel epicutaneous immunotherapy (aka EPIT or the “peanut patch”) to
treat toddlers with peanut allergy was published in The New England Journal of
Medicine called Phase
3 Trial of Epicutaneous Immunotherapy in Toddlers with Peanut Allergy. The
study was a randomized controlled trial including 362 patients 1-3 years of age
and found that treatment with the patch resulted in 67% of children in the
intervention group successfully achieving the primary end point (being able to
eat substantially more peanut without reaction). Limitations of the study
include exclusion of patients with a history of severe peanut anaphylaxis, lack
of racial diversity among patients, the duration of treatment is not known and
was not assessed in this study. This is still an experimental treatment
available only in research settings and more research is needed. Epicutaneous
immunotherapy is not a cure for peanut allergy but may reduce the risk of
anaphylaxis upon accidental ingestion of peanut containing foods.
Sherry Coleman Collins (SCC), registered dietitian
nutritionist and food allergy dietitian, recently interviewed the study’s
primary investigator (PI) via email, Dr. Matthew Greenhawt (MG) of Children’s
Hospital Colorado. Part of the novelty of this study, is that it was done in
toddlers, aged 1-3 years of age. According to Dr. Greenhawt, “Growing evidence
from early introduction studies suggests that the allergic immune system is
more modifiable early in life. Peanut
allergy is commonly diagnosed very early in life, and fewer than 29% will
naturally outgrow peanut allergy by age 6. There are currently no Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) approved treatment options for toddlers under 4 years
old.”
While preventing peanut allergies remains best practice and
feeding babies peanut foods in the first year of life is an effective
intervention, there will still be some children who may develop peanut
allergies before they are fed peanut foods. In addition, there are many
children currently living with peanut allergies. Having effective options
available for treatment is important. NPB will continue to follow this and
other emerging research to treat peanut allergies.
See the full article.
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Creating Early Intro Champions Among the Next Generation
of Clinicians
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In the six years since government guidelines first
encouraged the early introduction of peanut foods, practicing physicians and
other clinicians who work with new parents have been the primary audience for
NPB’s education and outreach. More and more, however, the Board is reaching
into the future to ensure physicians, nurses and others are prepared to
actively champion peanut allergy prevention from their first day seeing
patients.
In early May, the Society for Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM)
opened its doors for the first time to a non-affiliated organization when it
invited NPB to participate in its annual Spring Conference in Tampa. STFM
represents academic leaders from across the country who design, administer and
teach in programs that train family doctors, and the conference represented an
opportunity to better understand how curricula are developed and deployed.
Traditionally, STFM has intentionally refrained from partnerships with groups
outside of family medicine because of concerns about conflict of interest.
Inviting NPB to attend, exhibit and host focus groups at this year’s gathering
was a “toe in the water” for STFM. And both organizations left the three days
of interactions even more bullish on the potential to work together to advance
such a critical issue.
NPB wrapped May in Nashville with more than 6,500 energetic
clinicians assembled for the American Academy of Physician Associates’ (AAPA) annual
conference. The Board has been an official partner of the PA Foundation for two
years, which provides additional access to AAPA’s top volunteer and staff and
forums for engaging these clinicians who parents count on every day. Brian
Bizik, MS, PA-C, and physician associate from Idaho, joined the NPB team to
staff the Board’s exhibit booth. You can hear more from Brian – and get a
glimpse of the ways PAs approach early introduction, by listening to this podcast.
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NIFA Research Project Request for Applications Now Open
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USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)
Competitive Grants Program, which co-funds research projects with commodity
boards and other industry groups, has been a significant contributor to peanut
research since 2016. Known as the Agriculture and Food Research
Initiative’s (AFRI) Foundational & Applied Science Program, the 2023
Request for Applications is now open and includes a peanut topic co-funded by
the National Peanut Board. The program supports research grants in six AFRI
priority areas to advance knowledge in fundamental and applied sciences
important to agriculture.
The peanut topic for 2023 is:
Using a multi-disciplinary approach (including but not
limited to genetics, breeding, agronomy,
engineering, and economics), investigate the feasibility,
opportunities, methods, processes, and
economic ramifications to achieve success in specialized
production and processing of peanuts
for oil and meal to better align with demand in domestic
and global markets for edible and
crushing uses.
a. Projects covering this
commodity board topic must not exceed $500,000 total per project for research
projects (including indirect costs) for project periods of three to five years.
b. National Peanut Board
representative: DeMarquiné Houston (678) 424-5757 or
dchouston@nationalpeanutboard.org
Applications must be submitted by August 3, 2023. More
details are available here.
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Published two times a year in the spring and fall, PQ brings
you the latest in peanut news, food innovations, wellness and marketing.
Featured articles in PQ 47 include:
Read more about the issue here. For more publications from the
National Peanut Board, see our Grower and Industry Communications page.
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The Peanut Podcast Episode 18: Using Peanuts to Reduce
Food Waste
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Farmers put their livelihoods on the line with each crop
they plant, tend to and harvest. Now imagine 40% of that crop going into the trash
instead of feeding hungry people1. That’s the unfortunate situation
we’re in with food waste in the U.S. But there’s a push from multiple sectors
including agriculture, government, consumers, restaurants and retail to get the
most out of every ounce of nutritious food American farmers grow. In this
episode, we explore the issue of food waste, how different sectors are
combating it and how peanuts are part of the solution on the farm and the plate
through conversations with Valeri Lea of Sherman Moritz, Daniel Kurzrock of
Upcycled Foods, Joanne Gendrano of Unilever Food Solutions and Alabama peanut
farmer Thomas Adams.
Read the full recipe recap here,
and listen to the full episode on our website.
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Thai Quinoa Salad with Ginger Peanut Butter Dressing
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When you make this Thai Quinoa Salad for lunch, not only are
you getting a protein boost from the quinoa, but you are also getting it from
the peanut butter in the addictive dressing! See the full recipe for this
perfect summer dish by clicking here.
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National Peanut Board
Calendar for
June 6, 2023 - June 28, 2023 |
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News in a Nutshell is a monthly e-newsletter from the National Peanut Board with the latest on USA-grown peanuts in the media, marketing and promotions, food allergy news, grower resources and much more. |
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Marketing & Communications Editorial Team |
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Ryan Lepicier Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer
Lauren Highfill Williams Director |
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Lindsay Stevens
Associate
Sherry Coleman Collins, MS, RDN, LD
Consultant |
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Catherine Karanja
Specialist
Markita Lewis, MS, RD Associate |
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