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Article: Allergy Action Plan
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- Dance Teacher
- Article date:
- March 1, 2009
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Dietary restrictions need not stand in the way when traveling to competitions.
From peanuts to wheat, food allergies seem more common than ever. Luckily, with awareness and planning they can be managed with ease. If dancers on your competition team have dietary restrictions, they're likely used to dealing with them. However, it's up to you as team leader to make their experience in the group as normal-and safe-as possible. Follow these tips to safeguard your dancers so they can stay focused on camaraderie and fun at the event.
In the Know
First, it's important to distinguish the difference between food allergies and intolerances. Allergies are an immune system response to food or ...