Peanuts, often confused as being a nut are actually legumes. Like other legumes they grow underground (1). Peanuts started to be widely produced and consumed in the United States in the early 1900s (1). Today the United States is one of the top growers of peanuts (1). Much of their popularity is due to the fact that they are a cheap affordable source of protein (1). One ounce of peanuts contains just over 7 grams of protein (1). Peanuts are used in many different styles of cooking. Peanut oil is becoming increasingly popular for cooking because it has a high cooking temperature and is high in mono and polyunsaturated fats (1). Despite the popularity of peanuts in our diets today, and the positive health benefits of consuming them, peanuts are the most common allergy causing foods (3).
Peanut allergies are found in nearly 1 in every 13 children (2). Over the past few years food allergies have been on the rise in children. From 1997-1999 there was a 3.4% increase in food allergies among children (2). This rate increased dramatically to a 5.1%
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They can feel left out of something important like a birthday celebration in a classroom, or at a friend’s house if the parent who cooked the cake or cookies was unaware of the child with an allergy. When children are young they want to be like everyone else and fit in the same way. In this case, fitting in is eating cake or cookies with everyone else. Another issue that may arise is anxiety, from the pressure of feeling what it was like to experience anaphylaxis and be rushed to a hospital. At such a young age, that experience can be troubling for years to come. People may often get depressed if they are constantly unable to eat the food they want to. Imagine a child always picking up food and reading, “May contain nuts”. Always being turned down could cause a sadness and depression, leading to an odd temperament (Mondello,
by having a nut allergy, such as tree nuts, peanuts or cashews. Any nut would be in that category
A recent study in 2015 reports that over 15 million people in America have food allergies that is 1 in every 13 people under the age of 18. Making it very likely that somebody in this room is part of these 15 million American’s who have food allergies. If you are somebody who has food allergies, or you know of someone who has food allergies, this speech will help you better understand more about food allergies, so you can deal with food allergies and more importantly be more careful around other people who do. So today, I am going to be informing you about Food allergies.
From 1997 to 2008 the number of American children that have some form of nut allergy has tripled. Peanut allergies are considered one of “Big 8” food allergies that accounts for 90% of allergies which includes 3 million Americans out of the 21 million Americans that suffer from some form of allergy. Less than 21% of those individuals with peanut allergies will outgrow it. Peanut allergies account for the most common food related deaths. Four out of every 100 children have some form of food allergy. If an allergy is going to surface it will effect a child between 12 and 14 months of age this is why child care environments are the most vulnerable. Peanut allergies affect about 5% within this age group. I was surprised with the various names and different items that peanuts can be found in. Peanut
Following my first sip of milk at the age of one, with the resulting hives and coughing that ensued, I involuntarily joined the community of fifteen million Americans afflicted by food allergies. Living everyday with additional allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, and shellfish has, out of necessity, sharpened my compulsiveness with ingredients and food preparation, but furthermore has spurred me to intervene on behalf of fellow members in this emerging epidemic. The Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) national organization has been a source of education and support in my own life, and subsequently has aided my efforts to raise awareness among peers, and to nurture my advocacy involvement. Selected as a member of FARE’s Teen Advisory
Food, a necessity for all and something very delicious, but also deadly for some people. Not everyone can live free of food allergies. Food allergies occur in 1 out of every 13 children. This indicates over fifteen million people in the world suffer from food allergies. The food epidemic poses a threat to many citizens that live with food allergies because of incorrect labeling, distribution and safety in the preparation of food. My research highlights two key items: (1) definition of food allergies and how they affect the daily lives of those living with them and (2) the importance of food allergy knowledge and how educating people about food allergies will hopefully jumpstart the progress to find a cure.
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Jacqueline Pongracic, wrote “ I’ve been treating patients in the field of allergy immunology for fifteen years and in recent years I’ve really seen the rates of food allergy skyrocketed(Sheehann). Estimates show that twelve million Americans have serious food allergies as evidenced by abnormal blood immunoglobulin levels. In 1996, Brazilian nut genes were placed into soybeans in order to provide additional protein called methionine. However, some individuals are so allergic to the nut, they can actually go into anaphylactic shock. Following several incidences the product was removed from the market before any actual fatalities occurred(Lacey). A study released in 2013 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, food allergies among children increased approximately fifty percent between 1997 and 2011("Facts and Statistics - Food Allergy Research & Education"). However, FDA officials who are entrusted to protect the health of the general public have gone against the advice of their own scientist to test for allergies and have declared genetically modified foods are essentially equivalent to regular foods. Many research studies have positively confirmed this kind of overall risk for genetically modified foods. Two research studies showed that farm workers who were exposed to genetically modified Bt corn sprays exhibited extensive allergic reactions. Another study that lasted over a decade showed that genetically modified peas caused allergic lung damage in mice, the
Some food items can also have unexpected traces of milk and consuming it even in small amounts can still trigger an allergic reaction.
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Food allergies are the most controversial allergy-related topic right now. It's controversial because of several facts like:
The most common triggers to stimulate anaphylaxis in children are food products such as peanuts, dairy, seafood, etc. Exposure to any of these allergens can result in severe anaphylactic reactions within 20 minutes. Australian Resuscitation Council, 2012).However the doctors discuss the history of symptoms occurring in children suffering with peanut allergy before declaring them to be anaphylactic and prescribing medication. Unknown, 2014. Symptoms of anaphylaxis may occur in varied forms depending upon the severity of the reaction.
Nuts and seeds are high in omega-6 fatty acids. When consumed more often than animal based Omega 3 's, it can impair the body’s ability to anti-inflame. Inflammation is the source of many diseases including heart disease, depression, and cancer. These omega 6 's are what make nuts and seed particularly sensitive to heat and light.
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Nutrition. Peanut butter is well known because it contains many vitamins, proteins, and fiber. Nowadays, it is very important for everyone to start a day with a meal that it is rich in vitamins, nutrients, and provide energy throughout the day. Besides obesity and malnutrition is a worldwide problem.