Just The Facts Please
Too much of what you hear about food allergies just is not true. There are lots of myths circulating based on popular misconception and not based on actual fact. I'm going to share with you some of these myths and clear the air with the truth.
Food Allergy Myth #1
Myth: Food allergies are very common.
Fact: Although 25 percent of people think they're allergic to certain foods, studies show that about only 8 percent of children and 2 percent of adults have a food allergy.
Fact: Although 25 percent of people think they're allergic to certain foods, studies show that about only 8 percent of children and 2 percent of adults have a food allergy.
Food Allergy Myth #2
Myth: Most people with food allergies are allergic to strawberries and tomatoes.
Fact: Although people can be allergic to any kind of food, most food allergies are caused by tree nuts, peanuts, cow's milk, eggs, soy, fish and shellfish.
Fact: Although people can be allergic to any kind of food, most food allergies are caused by tree nuts, peanuts, cow's milk, eggs, soy, fish and shellfish.
Food Allergy Myth #3
Myth: Milk allergy is very common in adults.
Fact: Milk allergy is much more common in children than in adults. However, by age 6, over 80 percent outgrow the allergy. Symptoms of milk allergy include hives, vomiting and breathing problems after consuming a dairy product. Many adults may experience symptoms similar to milk allergy, as adults often have trouble digesting the sugar in milk. This is called "lactose intolerance." It isn't a true allergy. The symptoms of lactose intolerance are bloating, cramping, nausea, gas and diarrhea.
Fact: Milk allergy is much more common in children than in adults. However, by age 6, over 80 percent outgrow the allergy. Symptoms of milk allergy include hives, vomiting and breathing problems after consuming a dairy product. Many adults may experience symptoms similar to milk allergy, as adults often have trouble digesting the sugar in milk. This is called "lactose intolerance." It isn't a true allergy. The symptoms of lactose intolerance are bloating, cramping, nausea, gas and diarrhea.
Food Allergy Myth #4
Myth: People with food allergies are allergic to many foods.
Fact: Most people with food allergies are allergic to fewer than 4 foods.
Fact: Most people with food allergies are allergic to fewer than 4 foods.
Food Allergy Myth #5
Myth: Food allergy is either lifelong or is always outgrown.
Fact: Children usually "outgrow" allergies to milk, eggs, soybean products and wheat. However, people rarel
Fact: Children usually "outgrow" allergies to milk, eggs, soybean products and wheat. However, people rarel
Food Allergy Myth #6
Myth: Some people are allergic to sugar.
Fact: A condition is called a food allergy when the immune system (the part of the body that fights infections) thinks a certain protein in a food is a "foreign" agent and fights against it. This doesn't happen with sugars and fats.
Fact: A condition is called a food allergy when the immune system (the part of the body that fights infections) thinks a certain protein in a food is a "foreign" agent and fights against it. This doesn't happen with sugars and fats.
Food Allergy Myth #7
Myth: Food allergy makes people hyperactive.
Fact: The most common symptoms of food allergy are hives, swelling, itchy skin, itchiness or tingling in the mouth, a metallic taste in the mouth, coughing, trouble breathing or wheezing, throat tightness, diarrhea and vomiting. There may also be a feeling something bad is going to happen, pale skin because of low blood pressure, or loss of consciousness . The most common chronic illnesses associated with food allergies are eczema and asthma.
Fact: The most common symptoms of food allergy are hives, swelling, itchy skin, itchiness or tingling in the mouth, a metallic taste in the mouth, coughing, trouble breathing or wheezing, throat tightness, diarrhea and vomiting. There may also be a feeling something bad is going to happen, pale skin because of low blood pressure, or loss of consciousness . The most common chronic illnesses associated with food allergies are eczema and asthma.
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- Sure2 Sure2 Aug 21, 2007 @ 9:50 am
- Very informative. Gave your lens a 5.
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- MelissaLee MelissaLee Aug 9, 2007 @ 10:33 am
- Thanks for sharing your knowledge on this subject. Very informative. Know several people with food allergies this information can help.
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