Sarah Gitlin talks about her lifetime of dealing with food allergies. Diagnosed at 10 months old, Sarah spent her childhood unlike most other children, but very like much like other food allergy sufferers. Now 18, Sarah is among those leading the charge for a cure. Children growing up with food allergies must avoid foods the rest of us take for granted, such as peanuts, milk, wheat, eggs, and more. Luckily, through existing science a cure is possible. Visit the Food Allergy Initiative at www …

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Karina of mommywood.com talks to Disney Chefs about food allergies and the parks’ and resorts’ special policies that cater to food-allergic guests as well as those with other dietary restrictions including diabetes and Celiac disease.

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Learn about the realities faced by children who suffer from food allergies – and their parents. Then visit the Food Allergy Initiative at www.faiusa.org to learn how you can help find a cure.

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What is it like to be a kid dealing with food allergies? Find out from these children, who spend every day avoiding peanuts, milk, eggs, and other foods all of us take for granted. Luckily, through existing science a cure is possible: Visit the Food Allergy Initiative at www.faiusa.org for more information.

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A film of food allergic children produced for general awareness which premiered at the Food Allergy Initiative Northwest inaugural benefit dinner in May 2007.
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Some food allergy symptoms are difficult to notice. Learn about children’s nutrition, food allergies, and getting kids to eat healthy in this free video.

Expert: Lisa La Barr
Bio: Lisa La Barr is AFPA certified, a WAPF member, and a personal nutritionist in Beverly Hills. She has almost 10 years of health care experience working for top pharmaceutical companies.

Filmmaker: Nili Nathan

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