Health issues related to food have become a hot topic over the past few years, with people often wondering if they may have a food allergy, intolerance or sensitivity after having a reaction. While many people are aware that not everyone reacts the same way to certain foods, the lingo is a little confusing.
Some people may claim they have an allergy to certain foods when what they actually mean is that they have an intolerance or sensitivity. True food allergies affect an estimated 8% of children in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; in adults that number is closer to 4%, per the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI). It can be trickier to determine how many people have a food sensitivity or intolerance.
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