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Food Allergy Facts

  • 1 In 13 Children at school have food allergies.

  • Allergic reactions to food can be life threatening.

  • More than 170 foods can cause food allergies. Non-food items commonly found in schools such as finger paint, paste, or molding clay may contain allergens.

  • Children with food allergies often feel isolated.

  • Food base allergies are growing at an exponential rate in children, beyond current measurement.

  • About 5 percent of all school children in the United States have a food allergy.

  • There is no medical cure for severe food allergies.

  • The eight most common food allergies are: Egg, Milk, Wheat-Gluten, Fish, Shellfish, Peanut, Tree Nut, and Soy.  About 20 percent of allergic reactions to food occur when children are at school.

  • 25 Percent of life threatening allergic reactions to food at school occurred to children with no previous allergic diagnosis.

  • Children with food allergies or asthma are often bullied.

  • Food allergies can have deeply emotional impact on children.


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  • Food Allergies
    • Facts
    • Anaphylaxis
    • Symptoms
  • Schools
    • Food Allergy Plan
    • Epinephrine
    • Practices To Avoid
    • Smart Practices
  • Bullying
  • Restaurants