Fructose is a natural sugar found in many foods, and it's added to many others. Some people have trouble digesting fructose -- a condition called fructose intolerance.
The American Gastroenterological Association suggests how to help manage fructose intolerance:
- Limit intake of dried fruits, fresh fruits and fruit juices.
- Limit high fructose corn syrup, found in sodas and other drinks.
- Keep a food diary, logging what you ate and any symptoms. This will help determine how much fructose you can safely handle.
- Limit drinking alcohol.
- Limit consumption of honey.
Health Tip: Control Food Allergies at School
Food allergies can range from mild to life-threatening. Parents of children with severe food allergies should prepare faculty at the child's school.
The American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology offers these suggestions:
- Schedule a meeting with your child's teachers at the beginning of the school year to review your child's food allergies.
- Also discuss the child's allergy history with the school's nurse.
- Provide a doctor's note for the school that allows your child to have emergency medication at school.
- Provide snacks that your child and other children can eat during school parties.
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