Food Allergies
- Peanuts, eggs, milk, wheat, tree nuts and soy account for 90 percent of allergic reactions in children.
- Reactions to food allergies include hives, swelling, upset stomach or a severe, life-threatening reaction called anaphylaxis.
- Approximately 3 million school-age children suffer from food allergies, yet each individual school district sets its own policies for dealing with food allergies.