Resources
Instead of Peanut Free, Be Allergen Aware
This front-and-back handout provides 5 key reasons why food bans are not the best approach for managing food allergies in schools and highli...
First Bites: What to Know about Introducing Food Allergens
Watch Theresa R. Jacobs, M.D., FAAFP, Sherry Coleman Collins, MS, RDN, LD and Dr. JJ Levenstein, M.D., FAAP, address the science behind earl...
Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies in Schools
Educators and parents alike are asking, “what is the best solution for accommodating children with food allergies in schools?” Approximately...
Managing Food Allergy in Schools During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The global pandemic disrupted school routines across the country, including where and how students were served school meals. Leading allergi...
How School Nutrition Experts Serve Peanuts and Peanut Butter
In this article, two experts in K-12 school nutrition share their insights on the importance of peanut butter in nutrition programs, advice ...
Prevention and Management of Allergic Reactions to Food in Child Care and Schools: Practice guidelines
Experts from around the world came together to evaluate and assemble the latest evidence-based recommendations for how to reduce the risk of...
SNA Webinar: Ask the Expert: Food Allergies Edition
Pediatrician JJ Levenstein and school nurse Jessica discuss the common questions that they hear about food allergy management, as well as an...
SNA Webinar: Adopting Top Food trends & Managing Allergies at School Breakfast
School breakfast is an important part of the success of your program – and students. Learn to harness hot trends like plant-based eating, wh...
SNA Webinar: School Nutrition, Food Allergies & Food Insecurity
Explore the intersection of food insecurity and food allergies and the role of the school nutrition team from speakers Sherry Coleman Collin...
SNA Webinar: Bringing Nutritious, Affordable, and Delicious School Meals to Life while Managing Common Allergens
Get inspired by creative ideas from a school chef to meet the needs of today’s savvy students. A nutrition scientist and research director r...