Eating Apples, Fish During Pregnancy Protects Kids From Allergies, Asthma

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"The study supports the health benefits of increased fruits, vegetables and fish, but pregnant women need to exercise caution with king mackerel, tilefish, shark and swordfish, and should limit albacore tuna to 6 ounces per week," she said.

Litonjua added that in addition to a healthy diet, pregnant women should also take prenatal vitamins with folic acid and abstain from smoking and drinking to maximize the health of their growing fetus, and subsequently their young child.

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For more on allergies and asthma, visit the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.

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