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	from Jen Hubley My sister claims that whenever she eats either bananas or tuna fish, she gets a back ache. I think maybe she just doesn't like bananas or tuna fish. That's what I'd call a "food aversion." Food allergies, on the other hand, are pretty serious, and lots more kids seem to be developing them every year. Wondering why your kid can't bring a PB&J to preschool? Here's why.

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Food Allergies: When Food Becomes the Enemy
Here's something I didn't know: Some doctors believe that growing up in a clean environment can actually contribute to developing food allergies.
- Pediatrics Guide Vincent Iannelli, M.D.

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Some Foods That Can Cause Allergies
A lot of people think that food allergies are just an inconvenience, like being allergic to dust or dogs. (Which isn't to belittle those allergies -- they're plenty unpleasant.) But food allergies cause more than hives or sniffles. People who are severely food allergic can go into anaphylactic shock.
- Allergies Guide Judy Tidwell

Preventing Food Allergies
Although we don't understand everything about what causes food allergies and why some kids get them, there are a few things you can do to minimize the chances that your child will develop an allergy.
- Pediatrics Guide Vincent Iannelli, M.D.

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