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  • Allergy Friendly Food Reports
    •        Fall 2008: New allergy-friendly foods for kids
           Spring 2008: New allergy-friendly food products
           Fall 2007: Companies showcase their new allergen-free food products


  • Basics
    •        AAP retracts previous diet recommendations for mothers and children
           Food allergy facts: severe food allergies can be life-threatening
           Food fights...not again!
           The rise in childhood food allergies
           What is a pediatric allergist?
           What questions should I ask an allergist on an initial visit?


  • Diagnosis & Testing
    •        Debunking alternative food allergy tests and therapies
           What is a RAST test ? What is a CAP-RAST test?


  • Emotional and Social Issues
    •      Anxiety in food allergic children
           Anxious about food allergies? You are not alone
           Balancing needs when a sibling has food allergies
           Dealing with emotions when your child is diagnosed with food allergies
           Expect disbelief when talking to others about your children
           Feeling like a social "wet blanket" when your child has food allergies
           Raising a well-adjusted child who happens to have food allergies


  • Food Allergens
    •        Egg allergy avoidance list
           Milk allergy avoidance list
           Peanut allergy avoidance list
           Sesame allergy facts
           Soy allergy avoidance list
           Tree nut allergy avoidance list
           Wheat allergy avoidance list


  • Food & Cooking
    •        Avoiding cross-contamination in your home
         Basic recipe substitutions for Corn Allergy
         Basic recipe substitutions for Egg Allergy
         Basic recipe substitutions for Food Allergies (overview)
         Basic recipe substitutions for Milk Allergy
         Basic recipe substitutions for Soy Allergy
         Basic recipe substitutions for Thickeners
         Basic recipe substitutions for Wheat Allergy
         Conversion calculators and charts
         Equipment essentials for your kitchen
         Food allergy cooking basics
         Food and cooking glossary for food allergy cooks
           Food preparation organization strategies for food allergy cooks
         Is hydrogenated oil or fat allergenic?
         Menu planning for the food allergy cook


  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
    •        Eosinophilic esophagitis
           FPIES: Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome
           Tubey monkeys: helping children cope with their G-tubes


  • Holidays
    •        Celebrating holidays with food allergies (from Valentines to Christmas)
           How to enjoy the holidays on an allergy-restricted diet
           Taking care of your family during the holidays when your child has food allergies
           Celebrating Valentine's Day with food allergies at school
           Safe recipes to celebrate Valentine's Day with food allergies
           Valentine's Day with food allergies (safe activities)
           Easter egg decorating for children with an egg allergy
           Food allergy safe Easter baskets
           Celebrating Passover when your child has food allergies
           New traditions for Easter and Passover when your child has food allergies
           Allergy-friendly Halloween treats for children with food allergies
           Plan ahead to keep your allergic little pumpkin safe from scary stuff at Halloween
           Safely celebrating Halloween when your child has food allergies
           Trick-or-treating safety for children with food allergies
           Celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday when your child has food allergies
           Enjoy Thanksgiving dinner: use our Safe Eats™ recipe database
          NEW! Celebrating the holidays while breastfeeding a food allergic child


  • Managing Food Allergies
    •        Camping with food allergies can be safe and fun
           Hiring a new baby sitter for your food allergic child
           Is your Dietitian the right fit?
           On the road with food allergies: seven tips to help your trip be worry free
           Printable "No Peanuts" sign for peanut allergy
           Speak to the restaurant manager about food allergies before your visit
           Teens and kids with food allergies need to be careful about kissing
         Top 11 organization tips to managing food allergies
           Trouble-free travel for families with food allergic children
           Trusting others: do not endanger your child with food allergies
           Vigilantly watch your young food-allergic child at parties


  • Medication & Pharmacy
    •        Alert: Participants Needed for Food Allergy Treatment Study
         Asthma & allergy inhalers - inactive ingredients (part 1 - A through F)
         Asthma & allergy inhalers - inactive ingredients (part 2 - F through P)
         Asthma & allergy inhalers - inactive ingredients (part 3 - Q through Z)
           Could sublingual immunotherapy be used to treat food allergies?
         What is a generic drug and is there a difference in ingredients between generic and brand name drugs?


  • Product Safety & Labeling
    •        Careful label reading for food allergens
           Check your cosmetics and personal care items for food allergens
           Cross contamination of foods with allergenic ingredients
           Foods labeled "nondairy" may contain milk protein
           Frequently asked questions about the Food Allergen Labeling Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA)
          NEW! Is your food really allergy-safe?
           Kosher labeling and milk or dairy allergy
           Natural flavoring can contain food allergens
           Pet food allergy alert!
           Reporting an allergic reaction to foods or drugs
           Teach your child to recognize allergenic foods
           Unexpected allergenic food ingredients in non-food items
           What does Kosher for Passover mean for food allergies?


  • School & Preschool
    •        Finding the right daycare or preschool for your food allergic child
           Food allergy school discussion guide
           Is your school Food Allergy Smart™?
           Managing food allergies at school
           Potential food allergens in preschool and school activities
           Preparing food allergic children for school: a teacher's perspective
           Preparing your food allergic teenager for college
           Recommended school training: how to CARE for kids with food allergies
           Safe@School™ with food allergies: back to school guide for parents
         School health plans for your child with food allergies
           School planning key for allergic kids (personal story)


  • Shopping
    •        First time shopping for your food allergic child? 6 tips for success
           Grocery shopping for a child with food allergies
           Items at the food market that are risky for a child with food allergies


  • Support Group
    •        Join other support group leaders in a nationwide online discussion forum
           Starting a food allergy support group


  • Support Net ® ePublications for Family Members:
    •   New Fall 2008 issue
         Spring 2008 issue
         Winter 2007 issue
         Fall 2007 issue (NEW! open to the public)
         Summer 2007 issue
        Spring 2007 issue
        Winter 2006 issue
         Fall 2006 issue
        Summer 2006 issue

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