AllergyHome is honored to be listed as a resource in the Voluntary Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies (CDC Food Allergy Guidelines) and we hope that this tool helps schools smoothly implement the educational components of the guidelines and foster communities of
support for children with food allergies.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that between 4 to 6 percent of children in the United States have one or more food allergies and that approximately 90 percent of schools have one or more students with a food allergy.4 The CDC developed voluntary guidelines to help staff, teachers and students create a healthy school
environment for children with food allergies.
Kids With Food Allergies mission is to enhance the quality of
life for children with food allergies by providing a forum for parents and resources to assist families in caring for their children.
AllergyHome is honored to be listed as a resource in the Voluntary Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies (CDC Food Allergy Guidelines) and we hope that this tool helps schools smoothly implement the educational components of the guidelines and foster communities of
support for children with food allergies.
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for children with food allergies, the abundance of treats available over the holidays can be deadly.
It's emotional for parents and
for children with food allergies.
I question the nutritional value, and
for a child with food allergies, some that I know are choosing to live in an apartment and prepare their own meals to ensure safety.
• Human milk provides a natural «cushion»
for the child with food allergies or who is slow to take well to solids until his system is mature and ready enough to accept other foods.
In fact, the daycare center credits the knowledge shared by the Miller family and KFA with helping them improve their own policies and procedures, leading to better care
for all their children with food allergies.