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Find general food allergy resources and information on a variety of specific allergies and sensitivities, including egg, fish, nut, soy, wheat, milk allergies and lactose intolerance.
General Information
Food Allergy - An Overview  (PDF|1 MB)
DHHS. NIH. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Detailed information about food allergies and intolerances. Discusses diagnosis, how allergens work, and treatment.
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Food Allergies: What You Need to Know
DHHS. FDA. Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.
Learn about the most common food allergens, symptoms, and what to do, as well as how FDA has improved food labeling for allergens. Also in PDF|473 KB.
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MedlinePlus: Food Allergy
DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
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Understanding Food Allergy  (PDF|67 KB)
International Food Information Council Foundation.
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Information about Food Allergens
DHHS. FDA. Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.
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Food and Nutrition Information Center LogoResource List on Food Allergies and Intolerances for Consumers (2008)  (PDF|273 KB)
USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
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Tips to Remember: Food Allergy
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
A tip page on food allergy information.
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Food Allergies in Infants and Children
University of Maryland Medical Center.
Information on food allergies in infants and children and how to recognize the symptoms.
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Food Allergy News for Kids
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network.
A food allergy website just for kids with activities, news, support and more.
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Special Diets for Food Allergies
The Cleveland Clinic Health Information Center.
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School Foodservice and Food Allergies: What We Need to Know
International Food Information Council.
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Flying With Food Allergies
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN).
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Allergy Free Recipes
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN).
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Facts on Food Hypersensitivity to Corn
Calgary Allergy Network.
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Egg Allergies
Eggs - One of the Nine Most Common Food Allergens
Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
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Egg, Milk Or Wheat Allergies: What To Avoid
Aetna InteliHealth. Harvard Medical School's Consumer Health Information.
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Egg Allergy
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN).
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Egg Allergy
Calgary Allergy Network.
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Egg Allergy
The Nemours Foundation. TeensHealth.
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Fish and Seafood Allergies
Shellfish Allergy
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN).
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Seafood (Fish, Crustaceans and Shellfish) - One of the Nine Most Common Food Allergens
Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Also in PDF | 194 KB.
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Fish Allergy
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN).
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Sea Food Allergy
Allergy Society of South Africa.
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Milk Allergies and Lactose Intolerance
Lactose Intolerance (Fact Sheets, News, and Science)
National Dairy Council.
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Milk Allergy
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN).
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Lactose Intolerance
DHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
Also in PDF|193 KB.
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Milk - One of the Nine Most Common Food Allergens
Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
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Egg, Milk Or Wheat Allergies: What To Avoid
Aetna InteliHealth. Harvard Medical School's Consumer Health Information.
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Why Does Milk Bother Me?
DHHS. NIH. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
Also in PDF |742 KB
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What People With Lactose Intolerance Need to Know About Osteoporosis
DHHS. NIH. NIAMS. Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center.
Also in PDF |155 KB.
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Peanut and Tree Nut Allergies
Peanut Allergy: An Overview
Canadian Medical Association. Canadian Medical Association Journal.
May 13, 2003; 168 (10)
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Peanuts - One of the Nine Most Common Food Allergens
Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
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Tree Nuts - One of the Nine Most Common Food Allergens
Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
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Peanut Allergy
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN).
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Tree Nut Allergy
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN).
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Nut and Peanut Allergy
The Nemours Foundation. KidsHealth.
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Soy Allergies
Soy - One of the Nine Most Common Food Allergens
Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
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Soy Allergy
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN).
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Wheat and Gluten Allergies
MedlinePlus: Celiac Disease
DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
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Celiac Disease
DHHS. NIH. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
Also in PDF|171 KB.
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Wheat Allergy
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN).
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Egg, Milk Or Wheat Allergies: What To Avoid
Aetna InteliHealth. Harvard Medical School's Consumer Health Information.
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Wheat Allergy Diet
Rush University Medical Center.
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Gluten-Free Diet: Grains and Flours Glossary
Celiac Sprue Association.
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Gluten-Free Recipes
Celiac Sprue Association.
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KidsHealth Celiac Disease
The Nemours Foundation. KidsHealth.
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GIG® Gluten Intolerance Group
Gluten Intolerance Group.
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Celiac Disease Foundation
Celiac Disease Foundation.
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Celiac Sprue Association
Celiac Sprue Association.
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Associations and Organizations
Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN)
Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN).
Organization dedicated to improving public awareness for food allergies through education and research.
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American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI)
American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology.
Professional medical specialty organization representing allergists, asthma specialists, clinical immunologists, allied health professionals, and others with a special interest in the research and treatment of allergic disease.
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Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
Not-for-profit organization for people with asthma and allergies, providing information, community based services and support through a national network of chapters and support groups.
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Last Modified: Feb 4, 2010  
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