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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
Allergy Free Recipes
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN).
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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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MedlinePlus: Food Allergy
DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
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Understanding Food Allergy
International Food Information Council.
Also in PDF|465 KB.
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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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Special Diets for Food Allergies
The Cleveland Clinic Health Information Center.
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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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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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School Foodservice and Food Allergies: What We Need to Know
International Food Information Council.
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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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Tips for Managing an 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
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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Tips for Managing a Fish and/or Shellfish 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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Tips for Managing a 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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Tips for Managing a Peanut Allergy
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN).
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Tips for Managing a Tree Nut Allergy
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN).
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Nut and Peanut Allergy
The Nemours Foundation. KidsHealth.
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Flying With a Peanut Allergy
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN).
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Soy Allergies
Soy - One of the Nine Most Common Food Allergens
Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
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Tips for Managing a 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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Tips for Managing a 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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