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This website is designed for young adults who want to take a more active role in managing their food allergies.
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The 45 members of FAAN’s Teen Advisory Group (TAG) range in age from 12 to 21 and have a variety of food allergies. These teens provide guidance and input for our teen programs. Each month, we’ll introduce you to some of the TAG members. In July, meet Marissa, Tori, Zach, and Barbara!
This month, we hear from FAAN teens about their varied travel experiences. They’ve learned many useful tips. Here, Ryan shares his thoughts on the best way to handle food allergies on the airplane and beyond.
Traveling abroad has its own unique challenges, none more daunting than the language barrier. Evan describes his resourceful ways of ensuring that people understand his food allergies.
These tips from Amanda are applicable to any type of travel. You may find them quite useful.
A two-week journey to exotic China can still be memorable, even if you are hesitant to try the cuisine because of food allergies. Find out how Alyssa makes the most out of her travels while managing a milk allergy.
Food Allergy News for Teens highlights 13-year-old Jacob from California, who recently raised more than $4,000 for food allergy research and education. Find out more about how Jacob went about planning a fundraising event to help people just like you!
Food allergies are no laughing matter to Trace Adkins. Making a difference by helping friends manage their food allergy is music to his ears.
FAANTeen Emily has created a website that sells singing grams to raise money for food allergy research. She recorded 100 grams to help celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, and other events. Visit her website to hear some samples.
There are now more opportunities to talk back. Share your comments on our new Facebook Community at www.facebook.com, search for food allergy and select “Pages” to become a fan of FAAN! You can also select the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network from the Causes application on both Facebook and MySpace.
Some food manufacturers use statements at the end of ingredient listings to let consumers know what allergy-causing ingredients are in the product (for example, "Contains peanuts and milk"). If you come across a statement that does not list the food to which you are allergic, be sure to read the complete listing anyway, just to be sure.
My friends respect that I need to monitor my diet and have never forced me to eat anything that I wasn't sure about. They are careful not to eat peanuts when they are with me, and they know how to administer my epinephrine.
~Noelle age 18
What do your friends do to help you manage your food allergy? Talk Back and let us know!
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