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What can I do to empower my child to avoid allergens in school?

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  • Bob Gravani
    Professor of Food Science, Cornell University
    Cornell University Department of Food Science  

    Dr. Robert Gravani is a Professor of Food Science in the Department of Food Science. He received a BS degree in Food Science from Rutgers University and his MS and PhD degrees in Food Science from Cornell University with minors in microbiology and food marketing/management. He was appointed to the food science faculty in 1978 and currently serves as the Department Extension Leader and Director of the National Good Agricultural Practices Program.

    Dr. Gravani's primary responsibilities are in the area of food science/food safety extension and outreach where he maintains a very active program and conducts short courses, seminars, and workshops for food processors, food retailers, the foodservice industry, and government regulatory agencies. He is interested in the microbiological safety and quality of foods and consumer knowledge of these important issues.

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    <p>Host: What can I do to empower my child to avoid allergens in school?</p><p>Bob Gravani: The way to empower a child is really to educate them in proper allergen management. They should be aware the foods that they must avoid. They should be aware of the fact that they shouldn't be sharing lunches with other students. They shouldn't be trying foods that may contain an allergen that they have a problem with. So clearly empowering the student by education through proper education and making sure that they avoid unusual strange foods that they are not use to consume, would be a great way to reduce that risk. 1</p>

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