Allergies occur when the body’s immune system reacts abnormally to something in the environment. When these allergic reactions occur in response to a food, the results can be quite dangerous.
Recent studies show that food allergies seem to be increasing in children. With this increase, greater public knowledge and information is required.
Rates Rising
A study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology in 2010 showed that nut allergies among children seem to be on the rise.
The study, led by Scott H.