Quality of Life in Children with Food Allergy

This chapter explores the current discourse regarding food allergy-related quality of life (QoL) and provides a clear overview of the clinical, community, and mental health factors well known to impact QoL. The chapter also discusses emerging ideas, interventions, and policies that may improve QoL and enhance well-being for affected children, adolescents, and caregivers. The overall goal in translating current scientific knowledge into accessible daily food allergy management practices is to ensure that living with a food allergy does not unnecessarily limit a child or adolescent’s ability to fully engage in their lives at home, in school, and throughout their community.