Teens in the Real World
  Food Allergies in the Real World  

Meet Elisabeth


Age: 17
Allergic to: peanuts, tree nuts, soy, and other foods
Loves: playing the violin

Her thoughts on food allergies: “At an age where you might want to take risks and become more independent, it’s still important to plan ahead, carry your medicine, and always read ingredients, no matter what anyone else might push you to do.”

 






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