The Perspectives on Diseases and Disorders series provides clear, careful explanations that offer readers insight into what these conditions are, what causes them, how people live with them, and the latest information about treatment and prevention.; This volume provides background information on food allergies, including diagnosis, management, and treatment; addresses controversies such as the true extent of food allergies, the efficacy of certain tests, and school policies for managing food allergie; Each volume in this timely series provides essential information on a disease or disorder (including symptoms, causes, treatments and cures); presents the controversies surrounding causes, alternative treatments, and other issues; and offers first-person