Food allergies
Many people believe they are allergic to one food or another. Many people believe they are allergic to one food or another. The truth is that food allergies are uncommon. Perhaps five per cent of Australians have a mild food allergy; severe cases ... [... more]
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Food allergy and intolerance
Food allergy is an immune response while food intolerance is a chemical reaction. Symptoms of food allergy include wheezing, stomach upsets and skin rashes. Symptoms of food intolerance are similar to food allergy, but can be associated with ... [... more]
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Food intolerance
Usually, when adults think they have a food allergy, what they have is a food intolerance. Usually, when adults think they have a food allergy, what they have is a food intolerance. Unlike food allergies and coeliac disease, which are both immune ... [... more]
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Babies, young children and food
It's estimated one in 15 Australian children has a food allergy. It's estimated one in 15 Australian children has a food allergy. Most common allergies are to cow's milk and eggs, followed by soy, peanuts, tree nuts and wheat. Most children lose ... [... more]
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Food allergy - easy read
If the allergy is caused by food it usually happens within 30 minutes of eating the food. Anaphylaxis is a severe and life threatening allergy. [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Reactions to food - food allergies
Foods can cause a wide variety of reactions in children. A food allergy can be life-threatening in some rare cases. Most reactions are less severe. Foods are often blamed when they are not the cause of the problem, so it is important to get any ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Asthma and food
Food allergies can trigger asthma attacks in some people, although this is rare. Trigger foods may include dairy products, eggs, peanuts, sulphites, monosodium glutamate (MSG), food colourings or royal jelly. A severe food allergy reaction is ... [... more]
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Childcare and healthy eating
Childcare centres should have healthy eating policies and menu plans available. Childcare facilities should also be familiar with hygiene and nutrition standards and food safety laws. Children with a food allergy or allergies need special care. ... [... more]
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