Food labels can help you compare the nutrient content of similar foods, as well as see how the food fits into your dietary eating habits. Food labels can help you understand the relationship between certain nutrients and diseases. And now, food labels are supposed to be much better at warning people who have food allergies about ingredients that may be dangerous to them.
As of January 2006, food manufacturers must disclose in plain language whether products contain any of the top...
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Revised in January of 2006, the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 requirements take some of the guesswork out of label... Read more »
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A food allergy occurs when the body mistakes a food item for a harmful substance, and the immune system creates antibodies to protect itself. Once... Read more »
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A food allergy is an exaggerated immune response triggered by eggs, peanuts, milk, or some other specific food. Alternative Names ... Read more »