Some food allergies are deadly, making this health topic a must-know. The most common food allergies are discussed in detail, as are the physical effects of food allergies, including mild and severe reactions. Readers will learn how people with food allergies stay safe and avoid ingredients they are allergic to, and how food allergies are treated. Doctors, researchers, and people living with food allergies are quoted throughout the text and full source citations are provided. Lists of sources for further research, including organizations to contact, are also included, along with a glossary and detailed subject index.