By the time I became a mom, I had learned a thing or two about food allergies. Since then, I’ve learned how common food allergies have become over the years. 1 in 13 ChildrenAccording to Food Allergy Research and Education, also known as FARE, 33 million Americans have food allergies. Her diagnosis also made me realize how difficult things can be for someone with a food allergy and their families. FARE has a long list of resources that may help you navigate a food allergy diagnosis.