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Collage of Common Food AllergensMedlinePlus: Food Allergy
DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
Find the latest news and information on food allergies, including diagnosis, prevention, and more. Also in Spanish.
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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
DHHS. National Institutes of Health.
Homepage of the federal institute that conducts and supports research to better understand, treat, and prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases.
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Food Allergies ~ What You Need to Know
DHHS. FDA. Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.
Learn about the most common food allergens, symptoms, and what to do, as well as how FDA has improved food labeling for allergens. Also in PDF|473 KB, and in Spanish PDF| 565 KB.
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Food Allergy - An Overview  (PDF|1 MB)
DHHS. NIH. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Detailed information about food allergies and intolerances. Discusses diagnosis, how allergens work, and treatment.
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Healthfinder.gov ~ Food Allergies
DHHS. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.
Provides access to food allergy resources, including organizations, advisories, management, educational games, and FAQs, plus more.
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Food and Nutrition Information Center LogoAllergies and Food Sensitivities
USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
Provides a list of resources on food allergies, with separate sections devoted to specific allergens.
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Information about Food Allergens
DHHS. FDA. Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.
Information food labeling for allergens and more, from the FDA.
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Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004
US Code of Federal Regulations.
Title II of Public Law 108-282. Also in PDF|42 KB.
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FNIC Resource List logoResource List on Food Allergies and Intolerances for Consumers (2008)  (PDF|273 KB)
USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
Collection of resources (articles, pamphlets, books) on food allergies and intolerances for the consumer.
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Food Allergies Rare But Risky
DHHS. Food and Drug Administration.
What's the difference between a food allergy and an intolerance? What about food additives? Read more in this article from the FDA Consumer magazine.
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Food Allergies, or Just Food Fussiness?  (PDF|312 KB)
USDA. FNS. Team Nutrition.
What are food allergies, what are the common ones, and what to do if you suspect a food allergy in your child.
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Food Allergies: When Food Becomes the Enemy
DHHS. Food and Drug Administration.
Learn about the types of allergens that cause food allergies as well as current labeling policy.
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Lactose Intolerance
DHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
Find out the what, why, who, and how of lactose intolerance. Also in PDF |193 KB.
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MedlinePlus: Lactose Intolerance
DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
Find links to resources about lactose intolerance, including diagnosis, clinical trials, and organizations. Also in Spanish.
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Milk and Milk ProductsWhy Does Milk Bother Me?
DHHS. NIH. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
Information to help with living with lactose intolerance. Also in PDF |742 KB.
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Milk for Kids with Lactose Intolerance  (PDF|325 KB)
USDA. FNS. Team Nutrition.
How do you know if your child is lactose intolerant – or not? Tips and suggestions to help your child enjoy milk, even if lactose intolerant.
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What People With Lactose Intolerance Need to Know About Osteoporosis
DHHS. NIH. NIAMS. Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center.
Lactose intolerance and its effect on osteoporosis. Also in PDF |155 KB.
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Celiac Disease
DHHS. NIH. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
Celiac disease is an allergy to the gluten protein. Also in PDF |171 KB.
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