Peanuts are one of the world’s most nutritious foods.

Peanuts contain pound to pound more protein, vitamins, and 【M1】_________

minerals than beef liver and more fat than heavy cream.

For approximately 5% of Americans, however, peanuts are not so

beneficial; in fact, they’re potential deadly. 【M2】_________

Between 1% and 2% of American adults suffer from food allergies.

A food allergy occurs when particular proteins in certain foods

trigger an immune system response, resulting from various symptoms. 【M3】_________

Many foods can cause allergic reactions ranged from mild to severe, but 【M4】_________

peanuts trigger notoriously fierce allergic responses.

People allergic to peanuts can experience hives, dizziness, a rapid

heartbeat, and in the worst cases, death.

Although only a small percentage of people have peanut allergies,

they account of 50% of all food related deaths. 【M5】_________

It may seem implausible that is so much harm can result from such a 【M6】_________

seemingly innocent, useful food. However, it’s the peanut’s usefulness

that makes it so dangerous.

Peanuts and peanut products are used in a wide variety of packaged

foods, but are not always listed as the ingredient. Since it’s possible for 【M7】_________

even the slighter trace of peanut protein to trigger an allergic reaction, 【M8】_________

these hidden ingredients can cause considerate harm. In some cases, 【M9】_________

even kissing a person who’s just eaten a “peanuty” food can be

dangerous.

If you have a peanut allergy, never assume that foods are made with 【M10】________

peanuts. Call the manufacturer and find out. Also, before you move in

for a kiss, make sure that he or she is peanut-free.

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