food allergies overdiagnosed - Life After 50 Expo

The millions of dieters out there will know only too well the struggles of maintaining a healthful food intake. But for people with severe food allergies, food choice depends on more than losing a few pounds. It can be a matter of life or death. In recent years, however, studies have indicated that food allergies are being overdiagnosed and overreported, and that many people may be needlessly avoiding certain foods.

It is estimated that around 15 million children and adults in the U.S. have a food allergy.

There has been a significant rise in the number of people affected by food allergies over the past 20 years.

According to figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), between 1997 and 2011, the prevalence of food allergies among adults in the United States rose by 50 percent. Among children, food allergy prevalence is estimated to have increased by 18 percent between 1997 and 2007.

Today, it is believed that as many as 15 millionchildren and adults in the U.S. have food allergies.

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