Development of a brief assessment of activity limitations in children with food allergy

Given the increasing prevalence of food allergies (FA), affecting approximately 8% of children in the United States,1 and the increasing rates of anaphylaxis due to FA,2 parents of children with FA have lowered quality of life (QOL).3,4 Many parents report their family QOL is associated with social limitations due to FA,3 and some parents worry so much about allergen avoidance that they significantly restrict their child's school and social activities.4 Children's day-to-day social functioning is important for maintaining an acceptable QOL and coping with FA.

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