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.