This hard fact requires not only parents but kid's attention to learn about "food allergy".
Kids should know what food can cause allergy, what happens inside the body when a reaction occurs? etc.
Fan Kids.org is an interactive site from "The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network -FAAN" which provides information and educational resources about food allergy.
I have collected some information from the site. Kids can get more knowledge at this site and enjoy to learn about food allergies.
More facts:
The most common allergy-causing foods are peanuts, tree nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds, cashews, etc.), milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, wheat, and soy. Recent studies showed that 3.3 million Americans are allergic to peanuts or tree nuts, and 6.9 million are allergic to seafood.
What are some of the symptoms of food allergy?
The most common symptom of a food-allergy reaction is hives. Other symptoms can include one or more of the following:
- tingling in the mouth
- swelling of the tongue and throat
- difficulty breathing
- stomach cramps
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- eczema
How can you treat these symptoms?
Your doctor will tell you what kind of medicine you need to take.
How can you prevent a reaction from happening?
Strictly avoiding the food that triggers your allergy is the only way to prevent a reaction.
Tips section if you have food allergy.
