Although many people believe they have a food allergy, true food allergies are not that common.

A food allergy is not the same as food intolerance, although some of the symptoms are the same.

Do you or does someone in your family have a food allergy? Take this quiz and learn how to better cope with this condition.

If your child is allergic to peanuts, this common food can fill you with dread. Peanuts are the top cause of severe allergic reactions to food, says the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN).

Nuts offer valuable fiber, protein, and nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, and vitamin E.