Survey of nurses in elementary and middle schools finds that food allergy action plans for students with food allergies are used inconsistently.
Do you trust the food allergy action plan at your child’s school?
SOURCE: Reuters Health
Survey Looks at How Schools Handle Food Allergy 
The federal report says an estimated 4 percent of American kids and teens have food allergies. That means some 3 million children under the age of 18 are now affected by this life-endangering condition.
Children with food allergies are two to four times more likely to have asthma or other allergies, compared to children without food allergies, according to the report.
Officials offer no cause for this surge in food allergies among children. What do you think is causing it?
SOURCE: Healthday News
Food Allergies Up 18% Among U.S. Children
Learn More About New Research to Manage Food Allergies
SOURCE: ABC News
Research and Resources to Manage Food Allergies
Centers for Disease Control study finds that food allergy has increased among children of all ages in the United States over the last 10 years.
Key findings
SOURCE: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/National Center for Health Statistics
Food Allergy Among U.S. Children: Trends in Prevalence and Hospitalizations
Risks in Restaurants
According to this article, awareness of food allergies has increased within the food service industry, and many restaurants train their staff on the need for accommodating food allergy sufferers. Some also train them on what to do if an allergic reaction occurs.
Have you ever experienced or witnessed an allergic reaction in a restaurant?
SOURCE: WebMD
Food Allergies: Tips for Eating Out
