FOOD ALLERGY· Allergy is one of the health hazards, which is generally regarded as any abnormal reaction of a person’s immune system to a foreign substance e.g. pollen grain/ food constituent.· It is defined as any hypersensitivity reaction towards food with a demonstrated immunological basis. 1. Types of Allergies2. Classification of Allergies3. Allergic foods4. Allergies reaction5. Symptoms of Food Allergy6. Diagnosis7. Treatment Prevalence of food allergy· Adults: 1.4% - 2.4%· Children 6%· Atopic dermatitis (mild/severe): 35%· Asthmatic children: 6 - 8%· Prevalence depends on: Genetic factors, age, dietary habits, geography …
