Question

Research Food Allergies and the prevalence in young children. Discuss what you find and what precautions the general public should take regarding Food Allergies. Cite at least 2 sources.

Answer 1

http://www.kidswithfoodallergies.org/page/prevent-allergic-reactions-in-your-home.aspx

https://www.brunet.ca/en/advices/4-food-allergy-precautions-to-take-for-your-children.html

Food allergy is when the body reacts to particular food product. Hence body's immune system create antibodies to fight for food allergy.

Following precautions should be taken for food allergies - 1) To read to labels, to read the ingridients in the product before giving it to child. 2) To inform child about the allergy which the kid has and to instruct the kid as well to stay away from that. 3) To inform child's school or day wherever child goes about the particular allergy that child has. 4) To wash child's hands every time or to wipe the dishware or spoon in restaurant or outside.