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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 30 new 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.
Survive Valentine's Month with Food Allergies
Just an Ordinary Day
Ah, February … the month of love. Naturally, we are featuring essays this month about dating, just in time for Valentine’s Day. TAG member Tracy starts off this month’s discussion with her perspective on how food allergies affect the most romantic holiday of the year.
The Perfect Valentine
TAG member Simone is lucky enough to have a special valentine who is respectful and understanding of her food allergies. She shares her Valentine’s Day experience with us in this insightful essay.
Feeling Safe with Your Date
While it might not be the most romantic topic, it’s important to be up front about your food allergies with your date, advises TAG member Sarah.
Trust is Key
For TAG member Sam, trust is key when it comes to relationships and food allergies. Sam explains why in his Valentine’s essay.
Dear FAAN Teen
TAG member Elisabeth helps you navigate the world of dating as a teenager – with food allergies.
Get Your Game On With Trace Adkins.
Food allergies are no laughing matter to Trace Adkins. Making a difference by helping friends manage their food allergy is music to his ears.
EZgreetings
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.
The FAAN College Scholarship Essay Contest will not be held in 2010.
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.
If you will be eating at someone else's house on Thanksgiving, be on guard for creative cooking! We've found some interesting twists on classic dishes, such as cream cheese added to mashed potatoes, crab mixed into stuffing, and peanut butter used to thicken gravy. Be careful!
I would tell other young adults that their lives should not be drastically different because it is important to adapt to changes in life. I caution anyone to be aware of what is in the food they eat, and to check labels before consuming anything questionable.
~Marie age 18
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