Food-Allergic Swimmers: What's the Best Way to Manage Them?

Food-Allergic Swimmers: What’s the Best Way to Manage Them?
By Jill Castle, MS, RDN
Will was an 8-year-old swimmer and new to the sport. His mom was excited to have him experience the joys of being on a team and benefit from the rigor and structure that swimming provided. However, she was alarmed at Will’s first swim meet when she saw an abundance of food circulating throughout the stands, the bleachers and on deck. Will was highly allergic to peanuts, tree nuts and milk. To see peanut butter cups, candy with unknown ingredients, and hot dogs made her very nervous and fearful of an allergic reaction.

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