Food Allergy Management Matters

In this episode,Tarrah Westercamp, MS, RDN, SNS, a seasoned dietitian with over a decade of experience in school nutrition, shares her expertise on the increasing prevalence of food allergies in schools. She discusses the importance of developing and implementing robust allergy management plans to ensure student safety. 

Tarrah also highlights the challenges schools face, such as labor shortages and resource constraints, and emphasizes the critical need for comprehensive allergy training. Additionally, she talks about her work with the National Peanut Board on creating resources to help schools improve their breakfast programs while managing allergens effectively.

Tarrah encourages school districts to take proactive steps toward better allergy management by accessing valuable resources.

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