 |
This website is designed for young adults who want to take a more active role in managing their food allergies.
Thanks for stopping by!
Food allergies are no laughing matter to Trace Adkins. Making a difference by helping friends manage their food allergy is music to his ears.
TAG member Jason is quite familiar with having others define him by his allergies. But there is much more to him.
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 May, meet Dana, Cleo, Carlo, and Elisabeth!
You may think you know someone, but TAG member Samantha writes about how the qualities you see in others may just represent the tip of the iceberg, using her competitive streak and athletic accomplishments to illustrate this point.
Having food allergies doesn’t make you who you are, says TAG member Ryan, who encourages others to get involved and get busy with activities.
TAG member Vivian writes about doing the things that she loves, which leave her little time to stress about her allergies!
It’s time to Take Action, Prevent Reactions! Food Allergy Awareness Week is right around the corner. It’s not too late to get involved.
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.
"I've been to Spain this past summer with some of my fellow classmates. We were in a restaurant and they served a dish that looked like a pepper. It seemed to look harmless. Luckily, one of my classmates stopped me before I ate it - it had nuts in it, and I have a serious allergy to peanuts and tree nuts. Going into a foreign country can be adventurous, but you still need to be careful about what they serve you."
~Jen age 18, allergic to peanuts and tree nuts
My advice to kids with food allergies is to find things that you enjoy eating that take the place of things you have allergies to. By paying attention to food labels, you can reduce your risk of allergic reactions. Your health is a matter of exercising personal responsibility for your own benefit. Take charge.
~Matthew age 17
What advice would you give to other teens and young adults with food allergies? Talk Back and let us know!
Web site supported by an educational grant from Dey, L.P.
©2009The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network 11781 Lee Jackson Highway, Suite 160 Fairfax, VA 22033-3309 (800) 929-4040