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...A food allergy parent is challenging. It has been said before and it should be said again: allergies are no laughing matter. Food allergies are a serious health concern affecting 1 out of 13 children in the United States, and behind every one of those children is a devoted parent. Being on a food allergy journey with a child is not easy, and every family’s experience is different. But no matter the trials, food...

...food allergies. Food Allergy Clothing, Bracelets & More! Fortunately, there are some easy ways to remind people about your child’s food allergies! Food allergy awareness t-shirts, wrist bands and more are available so that you can be sure the message gets out about the foods that they need to avoid. As a child with Type 1 diabetes, I had to wear a bracelet that informed people that I was a diabetic. At that time, the...

...Avoid Related Foods? Should you? A guide for food allergy management Learning that you or your loved one has an allergy to food sparks a long list of questions. One common question many families have is “If my child is allergic to one food, what else might they be allergic to?” Another common problem is, “Where should I start when either trying new foods or adding foods back to my diet?” If you have...

...serve in school nutrition. I know what it’s like to worry about sending your child with a food allergy to school. My goal is to empower school nutrition professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage food allergies in school kitchens and cafeterias.” Grennan serves on the Food Allergy Management & Education (FAME)national advisory board, where she is honored to share her unique perspective on the management of food allergies in school nutrition....

...In a very recent study looking at the prevalence, diagnosis, and management of food allergies, it found that “t he evidence for the prevalence and management of food allergy is greatly limited by a lack of uniformity for criteria for making a diagnosis.”1 Interestingly, the study also stated that there is not a universally accepted definition of food allergy!1 There are several food allergy tests out there to make a diagnosis of a...

...Cereal Cinnamon Breakfast Bread or French Toast (In our Food Allergy Cookbook) Main Meals Nothing hits the spot when the days are short like a hearty soup. Here are a few we’d be happy to pull a chair up to at the dinner table: Tomato Basil Soup Butternut Squash Soup Chicken Noodle Soup (from Eating with Food Allergies) Taco Soup (from Real Food Allergy Free) Seasonal Desserts And even though waistlines suffer at this time...