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