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Food Allergies

  • Celiac Disease

    Celiac disease happens when someone has a food intolerance to gluten. Here's how to manage symptoms and prevent damage to the intestines.

  • Recipes for Kids With Celiac Disease

    These recipes are especially for kids who need a gluten-free diet. Kids who need a gluten-free diet must avoid foods that contain gluten, which is a type of protein found in many foods.

  • Fish Allergy

    Fish allergy can cause a serious reaction. Find out how to keep kids safe.

  • Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES)

    Food protein induced enterocolitis syndrome, also called FPIES, is a type of delayed food allergy. Someone with FPIES must avoid the foods that might trigger a reaction.

  • Peanut Allergy

    If your child is allergic to nuts or peanuts, it's essential to learn what foods might contain them and how to avoid them.

  • Red Meat Allergy

    A red meat allergy is a food allergy that can happen after a tick bite when a person eats red meat or something made from mammals.

  • Sesame Allergy

    Sesame is one of the most common foods that can cause allergic reactions. Avoiding sesame means more than just not eating it. It also means not eating any foods that might contain sesame as ingredients.

  • Shellfish Allergy

    Shellfish allergy can cause serious reactions. Find out common symptoms of allergic reactions and how to respond.

  • Soy Allergy

    Soy is found in many foods and it's a common food allegy. Find out how to help kids with an allergy stay safe.

  • Tree Nut Allergy

    Sometimes people outgrow some food allergies over time, but tree nut allergies are lifelong in many people.

  • Wheat Allergy

    Wheat allergy can cause serious reactions. Find out how to help kids with an allergy stay safe.

  • Dairy-Free Diet

    A dairy-free diet is one that has no animal milk in it or any products made from milk.

  • Lactose Intolerance

    Many kids have lactose intolerance - trouble digesting lactose, the main sugar in milk and milk products - which can cause cramps, diarrhea, and gas.

  • Recipes for Kids With Lactose Intolerance

    These recipes are especially for kids with lactose intolerance. Kids with lactose intolerance often need to limit or avoid dairy products.

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