Food Bans, Allergies and Intolerances
An Angus Reid Survey by the Peanut Bureau of Canada has shown that many people are confused about food allergies and their causes.
- At WebMD it says that 2 to 4% adults and 6 to 8% of children have food allergies.
Food Bans in Schools
- Peanuts
- Milk
- Wheat
- Sesames seeds
- Soy
- Tree nuts
- Fish and Shellfish
- Eggs
- Sulfites (preservatives)
Food allergies can cause your immune system to have a severe reaction so it’s important to be vigilant, pay attention to food labels and teach your children to do the same. Anaphylaxis is an allergic reaction that may include swelling and/or trouble breathing so can be life threatening.
An intolerance is not the same thing as an allergy although it can still cause severe problems. An example of a common food intolerance is lactose intolerance. About 10% of people are thought to be lactose intolerant.
Read “Is it an Allergy or Intolerance” for more. It’s still best to seek an allergist’s expert advice rather than try to self diagnose an allergy.
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