They’re quite serious — and potentially life-threatening. That’s why Food Allergy Action Month is so vital.
Even though food allergies affect one in 13 children, the condition may begin either in childhood or as an adult. Overall they’re an issue for more than 30 million Americans. And remember, any food — not just common suspects like milk and peanuts — can trigger an allergy. Some people are allergic to more than one food.
Allergies occur when the body’s immune system overreacts to an otherwise harmless food protein known as an allergen.
Spend part of Food Allergy Action Month this May helping yourself, and others, make the right food choices.