By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter

THURSDAY, May 2 (HealthDay News) -- The number of American children who suffer from food and skin allergies has increased dramatically in recent years, a new government report shows.

Interestingly, the prevalence of food and respiratory allergies rose with income: Children living in families that made more than 200 percent of the poverty level had the highest rates, the statistics showed.

"The prevalence of food and skin allergies both increased over the past 14 years," said report co-author LaJeana Howie, from the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), part of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "This has been a consistent trend."

Montevallo, AL — There’s something for everyone at Montevallo’s 5th Annual Family Fun and Fitness Day! Co-hosted by the Montevallo Park and Recreation Board, the University of Montevallo, ValloCycle: the Montevallo Bike Share, and the Boys and Girls Club, this event will offer free activities and demonstrations.

At 3 PM, Montevallo Elementary School students will enter a PE ½ Marathon, while Middle School students compete in a Marathon Run.

Hikers will enjoy Montevallo’s Greenway National Recreation Trail. Bikers will have a guided 3-4 mile ride. Exciting activities such as rock climbing, golf, tai chi, yoga and zumba will be demonstrated during the day.

WHO: Alabamians of all ages are welcome at this FREE event.

WHEN: April 28, 2:00-4:00 PM

WHERE: Orr Park

Photography will be allowed at the event.

INFORMATION SOURCE: VALLOCYCLE, THE MONTEVALLO BIKE SHARE

The third annual Strawberry Festival is coming up this weekend in Calera!

The Strawberry Festival will be held at the Calera Farms Market on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in Oliver Park. The park is located at 9758 Hwy 25, Calera, Alabama 35040.

The 2013 season for the Calera Farmers Market starts June 4 and will be open every Tuesday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. throughout the summer at Oliver Park.

For more details, visit http://www.calerafarmersmarket.com or the Calera Farmers Market page on Facebook.