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Food Allergies & Intolerance
Last updated October 2004
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Additional Sources Of Information

Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on Food Allergies And Intolerance.

Organizations

American Academy of Allergy    The body's exaggerated reaction to a foreign substance that is harmless to most people. For a reaction to be considered an allergic reaction, it must involve the immune system. The foreign substance may be eaten, inhaled or injected., Asthma & Immunology
Phone: 1-800-822-ASMA (2762)
http://www.aaaai.org

American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Phone: 1-800-842-7777
http://www.allergy.mcg.edu

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
Phone: 1-800-7-ASTHMA (278462)
http://www.aafa.org

The Food Allergy Network
Phone: 1-800-929-4040
http://www.foodallergy.org

Web articles

"Food Allergy and Intolerances"

http://www.niaid.nih.gov/factsheets/food.htm

Summary: This fact sheet from the National Institutes of Health provides a thorough look at food allergies, including exercise-induced food allergy. It also gives links to information about lactose intolerance, celiac disease and other useful resources.

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