Who tends to get food allergies?
Food allergies usually run in families that already have allergies even to things other than food. Many people with asthma or allergic skin reactions also tend to get food allergies Food allergies can occur in people of all ages, but they are more common in children. About 3 to 8% of children have allergic reactions to foods, compared to only 1 to 2% of adults. However, many more people mistakenly believe they or a loved one has a food allergy. Experts say that many people who think they have a food allergy actually have a food intolerance. An intolerance is an abnormal but non-allergic response to a food or an additive.
