An Introduction Into Peanut Allergies

by Shereen Jegtvig

The most common food allergen in the United States is the peanut allergy.  At least one percent of children are allergic to peanuts (This is at least double what it was a couple of decades ago).  One percent  may not sound like a lot, but that is one child out of every 100, so there are going to be several children with peanut allergies at just about every school in the country!  And it tends to be permanent – most kids don’t outgrow peanut allergies like they do with other foods.

It wouldn’t be a big deal if it just meant a rash or a tummy ache, but peanut allergies can (although rarely) be life-threatening.  And it doesn’t matter if earlier exposes caused mild reactions, it can become dangerous at any time.  It doesn’t take much exposure to cause a reaction so people with peanut allergies have to be extra cautious at home, school and in restaurants where peanuts may be used in any of the foods, even foods they don’t eat.  Read more

Possibly Related Posts:

• Claims Halo effect
• Added Sugar increases risk of Heart Disease
• 29 Iphone apps for foodies
• FoodEssentials Data Overview
• 18 Apps to help with Grocery Shopping