http://foodallergiesinchildren.org Get The Facts On Kids Food Allergies en-US Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:25:59 +0000 http://foodallergiesinchildren.org/index.php Currently, there are two preliminary tests for food allergies in kids. After going over the child's and family's medical history, a basic physical examination and asking questions about the child's diet, pediatricians generally recommend a blood test. Even though this is not 100% predictive, many allergies can be ruled out this way.[...] http://foodallergiesinchildren.org/childhood_food_allergies.php Rather than go through the time-consuming and money-consuming process of a Food Challenge, some parents would rather just shop carefully and try to make home life as normal as possible. Judy Phipps, owner of the Little Protégés early learning center, says she focuses her efforts on educating kids and parents about special diets for childhood food allergies. "We don't ever want to single a child out as being different.[...] http://foodallergiesinchildren.org/childrens_food_allergies.php Children's food allergies can be difficult for a parent or adult to understand let alone a child. But educating your child is the best thing you can do. They may have lots of questions about why other kids can eat certain things but they cannot.[...] http://foodallergiesinchildren.org/food_allergies_and_children.php You may wonder how your child's food allergy symptoms can be treated or eliminated. This is the biggest topic in the food allergies and children debate. Lead author Xiu-Min Li, M.[...] http://foodallergiesinchildren.org/food_allergy_help.php If you would like more comprehensive food allergy help, you can find local resources through the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network or the Food Allergy Initiative. Here you will find support groups, food-related allergy recipes, activism events, research updates, literature downloads and methods for coping with allergy symptoms at home, school and restaurants. Once you're armed with enough allergy information, you'll feel more prepared for dealing with whatever life throws your way.[...] http://foodallergiesinchildren.org/infant_food_allergy.php There are many online sources of information available to you if you suspect your child has an infant food allergy. You can check out websites like www.babycenter.[...] http://foodallergiesinchildren.org/kids_food_allergies.php Perhaps blood tests for kids food allergies fail because they cannot distinguish between similar proteins in different foods. For instance, a child with an allergy to peanuts may also test positive for kidney bean, green bean, pea and soy allergies. Similarly, a child with a milk allergy may also test positive for a beef allergy.[...] http://foodallergiesinchildren.org/kids_food_allergy.php What about food allergies in babies? When four week old Grayson Grebe got eczema on his cheeks, his mother began to worry. Two months later, he was diagnosed with every food allergy in the book, including wheat, dairy, egg, bean, oat, rice, barley, chicken, pork, corn and peanut. His mother stopped eating these foods, but her baby's condition did not improve.[...] http://foodallergiesinchildren.org/kids_with_food_allergies.php Of course, for part of the day, kids with food allergies are away from home. Therefore, it is important that you know how to deal with a food allergy in schools. When your child enters school, be sure you fill out paperwork regarding your child's condition (including what should be done in case of an allergic reaction, who to contact and what your child may eat while at school).[...] http://foodallergiesinchildren.org/types_of_food_allergies.php You can get additional information at the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network at www.foodallergy.org.[...]