News on Food Allergy

2010-08-31 Arnold family wants special status for daughter with nut allergy

In 2008, Congress expanded the definition of who is eligible for federal protection by adopting the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act. One key change was that a person could be protected under the law even if he or she didnt suffer at all times from the disability. For instance, a child with a food allergy can be fine except during a reaction.

Three million children nationwide suffer from food allergies, and 2 million of them are school-age. Weiss said the idea of food allergies being considered as a civil rights issue is more prevalent than most people know. He said its also common for parents to disagree with how schools handle food allergies. But its rare for those disagreements to reach the point of filing a civil rights complaint.

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2010-08-29

The food allergy test panel is in addition to the already available panels for food and inhalative environmental allergens for adults and children.

Typically atopic dermatitis (eczema) occurs between birth and three months of age; gastrointestinal symptoms related to food allergens are most prevalent during the second year of life ( but can occur earlier); allergic rhinitis and other respiratory conditions due to inhalant allergens can follow, as well as the recurrent

Introduction of these tests will greatly assist the doctors make a diagnosis faster for their patients since the tests are performed on fully automated systems so that the results are available in 24 hours. Allergy affects a significant population worldwide and is now the third most common chronic disease among children under 18 years old.

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2010-08-28 FAAN Walk for Food Allergy Comes to Westchester County, NY

Founded in 1991, FAAN (The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network) is the world leader in information, resources, and programs for food allergy, a potentially life-threatening medical condition that afflicts approximately 12 million Americans, or one out of every 25. A nonprofit organization based in Fairfax, Va. , FAAN has approximately 25,000 members in the U. S. , Canada, and 58 other countries. It is dedicated to increasing public awareness of food allergy and its consequences, to educating people about the condition, and to advancing research on behalf of all those affected by it. FAAN provides information and educational resources about food allergy to patients, their families, schools, health professionals, pharmaceutical companies, the food industry, and government officials. For more information, please visit FAAN at

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2010-08-27 Eating out with food allergies

Uri Heilik, a chef-owner of Alloy, pays special attention to food allergies and intolerances because hes lactose intolerant and has a niece with a severe allergy to gluten. His wait staff ask about allergies, his kitchen staff are trained to avoid cross-contamination and his customers food preferences are kept on file.

Plan ahead: Increasingly, restaurants are posting their menus online. That will give you an idea of what you might be able to eat. If your food allergy is severe enough to put you into anaphylactic shock, call ahead -- during off -peak times -- and ask to speak with the manager or one of the chefs.

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Get the latest on womens, mens, family, children and seniors health. You will find expert healthcare, diet and fitness guidance and information. Read Calgary Herald for current health news. ,Chris Niddrie is a trained chef who is very, very careful when he eats out.

2010-08-25 Ask the Doctor Answers your Food Allergy or Celiac Disease Questions posted on Fast Pitch

Has partnered with Dr. Wangen to help provide a place to learn more about individual digestive and food restriction issues for those with food allergies and Celiac Disease. has been dedicated to providing products and resources to those battling Food Allergies, Food Intolerances, Celiac Disease and many other dietary restrictions. With this feature, the company hopes to provide an even higher level of assistance to the people they value most, their customers and supporters.

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2010-08-23 Parenting a child with food allergies: How to live with the spendy challenge Argus Leader

Celiac disease: A digestive condition triggered by consumption of gluten. While celiac disease is sometimes referred to as a gluten allergy, it isnt a true food allergy. Like a food allergy, it does involve an immune system response, but its a unique immune system reaction thats more complex than a simple food allergy.

I think the take-home message is you cant just, in good conscience, say that theres one test that is the absolute, short of a food challenge," says Mark Bubak, a doctor with Dakota Allergy and Asthma in Sioux Falls. "You have to actually use the history and whats eaten, in combination, to get the best answer. Its whats in standard practice every day in the office. "

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2010-08-19 ISU Food Safety Website Aims at Consumers, Industry

Among the new additions to the site is a food allergens section including information for consumers eating away from home and retail food services. The links include a PDF version of an extension brochure detailing what restaurant managers need to know to train their staffs for handling situations related to food allergies. The section also contains guidelines developed by other agencies, such as the Centers for Disease Control and the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network, for managing food allergies in schools, and how to accommodate children with food allergies during visits to restaurants. More material is in development based on information gathered from a survey of National Association of College and University Food Services member institutions about food allergen policies and procedures at the college level.

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The information-heavy food safety website maintained by Iowa State University continues to grow each year with new features added to meet consumer and industry needs.

2010-08-18 The G-Free Diet Review - Thats Fit

Adeptly explains in laymans terms, gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, contaminated oats and a multitude of other everyday food products. Pizza, bagels, soy sauce and even some lipsticks contain gluten. Its also a food additive found in everything from ketchup to pharmaceuticals. Signs you may actually have a gluten allergy include an

The closer a food is to its natural state, the more likely it is to be gluten-free, and most processed food manufacturers use gluten to preserve food. So, whole fruits and vegetables are fine; lamb, pork and all beef are generally gluten-free, but beware hot dogs and bacon products since theyre often packed with gluten fillers. You can also eat nearly all fish and shellfish, seeds, beans, tofu, spices and popcorn. Also, some condiments are gluten-free (olive oil, butter, mayo and vinegars) but read labels carefully to make sure they dont use flour, wheat, rye or barley in the cooking process.

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Millions of Americans suffer from food allergies and gluten intolerance, which can result in medical reactions ranging from temporary discomfort to hi

2010-08-15 Pulse - GP allergy guidance undermined by lack of specialist services

GP allergy guidance undermined by lack of specialist services

Experts have demanded urgent action by the Government, after draft NICE guidance recommended GPs refer more children with suspected food allergies to specialist services.

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2010-08-14 Allergy Free Store offers Free Shipping and New Online Features for Food Allergies posted on Fast Pitch

The newly re-designed online store has packed in many more features and items to help their customers with Food Allergies and many other food restrictions. The site provides informative videos, resource links, urgent Food Recall notices, new information on Food Allergy research, along with great new Allergen Free Recipes to try at home.

Is an online store providing a compelling offering of allergen-free food and resources to rely on in the daily struggles with a Food Allergy, Food Intolerance, Celiac Disease or other Diet Restrictions.

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