Nemours KidsHealth
Food Allergies: Grades K-2
Students explore different types of food allergies. In this food allergy lesson, students look at what foods people with peanut, seafood, milk, egg, soy or wheat allergies have to avoid. They create a button for a student with an allergy...
Curated OER
Food Allergies
Young scholars examine food allergies as a children's health problem. In this food allergies lesson set, students participate in a discussion about common food allergies. They research how the immune system misfires in allergies, and...
Curated OER
Health: Snacks and Safety for Children
Learners discover how to prepare healthy snacks for children. In addition, they discuss food allergies and assess cooking hygiene. Part of this three-day activity, includes a Powerpoint presentation covering safety measures both in and...
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Asthma
Thorough overview of asthma. Includes information on symptoms, treatment, prevention, and much more.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Food Allergies
Informative overview of the facts associated with food allergies. Provides information on symptoms, treatment, prevention, and much more.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Types of Allergies
Insightful article that categorizes and describes the various types of allergies. Also gives information on treatment of symptoms.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Preventing Allergic Reactions
This site gives information on how to prevent an allergic reaction--anaphylaxis, rhinitis, skin conditions, etc.-- from happening. Also gives information on how to prepare for a reaction.
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Peanut for Baby: A Way to Avoid Allergy?
Article reports on a recent study that found that babies that are exposed to peanuts are less likely to develop peanut allergies. Includes a list of key vocabulary.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Arthur Family Health: Peanut Allergy
This module takes a tour through the ups and downs of peanut allergies. Watch videos, read about symptoms, and take a quiz to check for understanding.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Digestive System Diseases
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] You've probably had an upset stomach. Most likely it was due to something you ate. But imagine bleeding from your stomach. That's a little different than your...
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Say Goodbye to Peanut Allergies
Some scientific research suggests that there may be a way to inactivate the protein in peanuts that triggers allergic reactions to peanuts, and possibly to tree nuts. Additional research is required, but this may be a very promising...
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Treatments for Specific Allergies
Briefly describes some of the treatments for the various allergic reactions--anaphylaxis, rhinitis, etc.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Egg, Milk, or Wheat Allergies
Essentially a list of foods to avoid for each of the above allergies. An article about preventing reactions.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: What's the Big Deal With Gluten?
If you've been to a restaurant in the last few years, you've likely seen the words gluten-free written somewhere on the menu. But what exactly is gluten, and why can't some people process it? And why does it only seem to be a problem...
Other
Health on the Net Foundation: Glossary Food Allergy
An in-depth definition of what a food allergy is can be found here. The entry lists the two primary components of a food allergic reaction, a description of anaphylaxis--a life-threatening illness that can occur, symptoms of food...
Other
Ent Associates of Corpus Christi: Allergies & Hay Fever
This site written by doctors informs about allergies and hay fever: discusses definition, severity, causes, treatment, and includes prevention tips about allergies and hay fever.
Other
Children's Health: Food Allergies in Children
What types of foods trigger allergic reactions? How can these allergic reactions be detected and treated? Find the answers to these questions and more at this website.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Staying Healthy
Find yummy recipes for food to make yourself! There are also articles about the reasons for vitamins and minerals, how to eat when you're playing sports, and a number of other important topics.
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Allergic Reactions
In addition to a definition of "Allergic reactions," and causes and symptoms, find several illustrations of various types of skin allergies and learn how allegic reactions can be prevented and treated through first aid.
WebMD
Web Md: Understanding Hay Fever
This site from WebMD Health provides the viewer with a great description of what hay fever is, the symptoms it causes and its treatment. A very well prepared and in-depth site with links to additional information on the subject.
WebMD
Web Md: Food Allergy and Intolerances
Go to this site from WebMD Health to get a comprehensive look at food allergies and intolerances, their symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatments. This article is very in-depth and provides a long list of resources at the end of the...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Health of the Digestive System
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Most people have problems with their digestive system once in a while. These could be symptoms of foodborne illness, food allergies, or a food intolerance. Learn...
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Food Allergies
This site from the MayoClinic.com contains great information on the food allergy. The sections that are covered in the article include: signs and symptoms, causes, risk factors, screening, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Underlying Mechanism of Milk Allergies
Read the information about the underlying mechanism of milk allergies and answer the five-question quiz on the topic.