The Truth About Children and Food Allergies
Medically Reviewed by Jabeen Begum, MD on September 26, 2023
Question 1/13
Kids with food allergies can stay safe at school by bringing lunch from home.
- True
- False
Question 2/13
If your child has a peanut allergy, they should avoid tree nuts, too.
- True
- False
Question 3/13
Milk allergy and lactose intolerance are the same thing.
- True
- False
Question 4/13
Kids can outgrow some food allergies.
- True
- False
Question 5/13
As long as your child doesn't eat peanuts, they are OK.
- True
- False
Question 6/13
You should wait until kids are 3 years old to feed them peanuts or eggs.
- True
- False
Question 7/13
Allergy shots can cure food allergies.
- True
- False
Question 8/13
Food additives often cause allergic reactions.
- True
- False
Question 9/13
Your child eats a food and gets hives. Is it OK to use over-the-counter medication?
- Yes
- No
Question 10/13
If your child has a swollen tongue and trouble breathing after eating, you should:
- Drive them to a hospital emergency room.
- Give them an epinephrine injection.
- Call 911.
Question 11/13
How quickly do most children have a severe allergic reaction to a food?
- Within an hour
- Within 2 hours
- Several hours later
Question 12/13
Food allergies that cause anaphylaxis are on the rise.
- True
- False
Question 13/13
Which of these foods can cause a severe allergic reaction?
- Peanuts
- Shellfish
- Milk
- All of the above