Question
Can children with hand, foot, and mouth disease eat so-called triggering foods?
Answer
According to dietary recommendations for hand, foot, and mouth disease, patients should consume light, easy-to-digest foods and avoid high-fat, high-sugar, and high-oil foods. As for “triggering foods,” these are foods that may provoke certain diseases or exacerbate symptoms. Everyone’s reaction to triggering foods is different, so it is recommended to avoid large amounts of these foods during the illness, especially for those who are allergic to certain foods. If a child is not allergic to eggs, they can consume a moderate amount during the recovery period.