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Study on Incidence and Improvement of Food Allergies for Prevention of Damage in Adolescents and Adults  

Kim, Mi Jung (Dept. of Traditional Dietary Life, Graduate School of Traditional Culture and Arts, Sookmyung Women's University)
Sim, Ki Hyeon (Dept. of Traditional Dietary Life, Graduate School of Traditional Culture and Arts, Sookmyung Women's University)
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Journal of the East Asian Society of Dietary Life / v.24, no.4, 2014 , pp. 514-528 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study examined the actual state and future improvement of food allergies in adolescents and adults in order to prevent damage. In this survey, proportions of females, people in their 40s, college graduates, and office workers and housewives with allergies were higher than other groups. Exactly 41.1% of participants responded that they had experienced food allergies while 58.9% responded that they had not. According to their responses, the most common food allergy symptom involved the skin while whole-body allergic reactions were rare. Most respondents answered that frequency of their food allergies was two or three times. There was a variety of allergenic foods, including fast food, eggs, mackerel and milk, and instant food was ranked as the most allergenic food. Therefore, in order to protect consumers from damage caused by food allergens, the food allergen labeling system must be improved. A better food allergen labeling system should be implemented to avoid potential risks of allergic reactions and ensure national food safety.
Keywords
Food allergy; allergenic food; food allergen labeling system; food safety;
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