Do you think some people use allergies as an excuse to restrict their diet?

Possible.: There is a difference between intolerance of foods and true allergy to foods. Some,people might just not understand the difference.

Yes: Let's say you don't like fish, it may be easier to tell a dinner host that they are allergic to fish instead of trying to give an explanation even though this is a white lie. There are also people who imagine that they are allergic or intolerant to certain foods. As an example, over 20% of people are now staying away from gluten when

Possible.: There is a difference between intolerance of foods and true allergy to foods. Some,people might just not understand the difference.

Sure: And some use gluten sensitivity however people with a true diagnosed food allergy need to be stringent on avoiding these foods which can cause severe reactions.