Food Allergies

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

Find out what the experts have to say.

A scratch or skin prick test is a common way doctors find out more about a person's allergies.

Food labels can help you spot allergens your child must avoid. Find out more.

What educators should know about celiac disease, and how to help students with the digestive disorder succeed in school.

What educators should know about food allergies, and how to help students avoid or deal with allergic reactions.

What teachers should know about lactose intolerance and how to help students who have it.

An allergen-specific IgE (immunoglobulin E) blood test helps doctors diagnose some kinds of allergies.

The immunoglobulin E (IgE) blood test is often done as part of an initial screen for allergies. High IgE levels also may indicate a parasitic infection.

A scratch or skin prick test is a common way doctors find out more about a person's allergies.

Kids with severe allergies can be at risk for a sudden, serious allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. The good news is that when treated properly, anaphylaxis can be managed.

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

When kids have a milk allergy or lactose intolerance, these dairy-free diet recipes can make mealtime a lot easier.

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

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

With preparation and education, a child with a food allergy can stay safe at school.

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.

Food labels can help you spot allergens your child must avoid. Find out more.