Food allergies affect approximately 12 million Americans including approximately 5 percent of children and 3-4 percent of adults. Eight foods (milk, egg, wheat, soy, peanut, tree nut, fish and shellfish) comprise 90 percent of food allergies. During this evening we will discuss basic information about food allergies, possible reasons for the increase in food allergies, methods for evaluation and the importance of education to empower patients and families to cope with the impact of food allergies on daily life. This event will be held at the Kellogg Eye Center Auditorium in Ann Arbor. Register at http://alumni.umich.edu/get-informed/lifelong- learning/quick-study-lectures.