food allergies
when the body's immune system reacts unusual to certain foods
what is a food allergy?
Only eat what you know is safe
How can you prevent an allergic reaction?
4-6 months of age
what age are kids most likely to develop a food allergy?
Tree nuts, soy, dairy, shellfish, wheat, peanuts
Whats the most common food allergy?
It is a lifesaving medicine used when having a reaction
What is an epipen?
tree nuts, soy, wheat
What are the most common food allergies?
Look at the ingredients on the menu and the sanitation rating
how do you know whats in your food at a restaurant?
Food allergies may have a genetic component
Can food allergies be genetic?
65% of the world population
What percent of people are allergic to dairy?
Seek emergency medical attention
What do you do if you have an allergic reaction?
face swelling, rash, sore throat, fatality
What are symptoms of food allergy reactions?
look at the food label
how do you know what your eating?
itchy, watery red eyes, fever
How do you know your child has food allergies?
1% of the US population
What percent of people are allergic to nuts?
Avoid the food until you know for sure
What do you do when you think your allergic to something?
dizziness, hives, itching, abdominal pain
how do you know you have a food allergy?
they should subside within a day or two
How long do reactions last?
most likely
If parents have food allergies will both kids?
10%
What percent of Adults have food allergies in the US?
Get tested by a doctor
How do you know what your allergic to?
more than 500 mg of the offending food
how much food allergen does it take to cause a reaction?
Theres no possible way yet.
Is there a way to overcome a food allergy?
recent scientists believe more than one gene may be involved
are food allergies dominant or recessive?
symptoms usually start after a few minutes of eating the food
How much food allergen does it take to cause a reaction?
Under supervision it can be effective over a long period of time
can you build up a tolerance to your food allergy?