Food allergy

Food Allergies On the Rise Throughout the past fifteen years the amount of people effected by food allergies has concerningly increased. In a research release in 2013 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between 1997 and 2011 there has been a fifty percent increase in food allergies among children under the age of eighteen. Every three minutes a food allergy reaction sends someone to the ER. Why we are not worried? Research estimates up to 15 millions of Americans have food allergies. A study done by the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology in 2012 founded that pesticides containing dichlorophenol used primarily as an intermediate in the preparation of the herbicide may the one to blame (ACAAI). I asked twenty-one…

Since food allergies are a problem that affects so many people there are few options that can not only benefit but, improve the lives of all Americans. Those few options are creating a law the requires the display of food allergy awareness poster in all food service establishments and in addition, also requires employees to be trained in food allergy awareness. Another possible solution would be to make EpiPen® (epinephrine injection, USP) an accessible access for those in restaurants since…

Food Allergies in Children The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has estimated that four to six percent of children in the United States, have some kind of food allergy (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015). They have also stated that the numbers of children with food allergies are growing significantly (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015). The most common food allergies found in children today are cow’s milk protein and peanut allergies. A food allergy is an…

reaction, the most common allergens, and ways that one can treat his/her allergies. Chemicals Triggering Food Allergies We have all known someone in our life that has a food allergy, or maybe even have one ourselves. Food allergies are very dangerous conditions to deal with, and people should know how to go about them. While reading this paper, one should understand the chemical reaction that goes on in our bodies when having an allergic…

Overview of Food Allergies What are Food Allergies? Food allergies are any type of food or food byproduct that produce a mild to severe allergic reaction in an individual. This reaction happens because your body thinks that a certain aspect of the food is trying to cause you harm and sends antibodies to fight causing an allergic reaction. Many mild food related allergies induce stomach discomfort and rashes. Mild reactions cause discomfort but are not life threatening. Severe food allergies…

GMO Food causes dangerous Allergies Food Allergies are on the rise around the world today, especially among children. This is a major problem for families, schools, and hospitals when dealing with children who have food allergies, some of which can be life threatening. Since this is such a serious problem genetically modified foods (GMOs) should be a concern for those whom or don’t suffer from food allergies, since they are not tested, regulated or required to be labeled (organic…

self-reported food allergy, to identify the characteristics of food allergy reactions, and to describe the use of labels among adults with food allergy. Food labelling is a method the government uses to communicate between sellers, producers and consumers. Identification of food allergens is one the main elements of food labelling. This is due to alerting consumers of the ingredients that could lead to an allergic reaction is vital as it could possibly result in death (Foodprotection.org,…

Chances are that, everyone knows someone with a food allergy. Having an allergy to a food can make decisions about what to eat challenging. Furthermore, it does not seem like there are many alternatives for people with allergies to enjoy. Simply because someone has an allergy, does not mean they need to eat bland food or restrict themselves from tasty recipes. More knowledge about allergies needs to be publicized in order for people to understand what is happening to the body. Moreover, foods…

those with food allergies and vendors, waiters, or just other people, I developed a tool with convenience and adaptability at the forefront. It is clearly scene that with a reduction of the language barrier, users will diminish the risk of a food allergy. The proper communication of allergies will reduce allergic reactions and any potentially fatal consequences. With the number of people with food allergies surpassing 235 million globally, and continuing to rise, nothing is being done to improve…

How Food Allergies Are Treated Managing your food allergy can be frustrating when you eat at a restaurant or eat food someone else has prepared. The best way to prevent an allergic reaction is to avoid your triggers. That means you need to constantly read food labels and ask about ingredients in food. It's important to do so since you can't predict if your symptoms will be mild or severe after an exposure. Since it isn't possible to eliminate allergens with complete certainty at all times, you…