In this episode, the National Peanut Board (NPB) President and CEO, Bob Parker, joins us to share how this agricultural organization became essential in food allergy advocacy and early introduction. Mr. Parker's warm personality shines as he shares his personal experiences with peanut allergies.

To keep you in the know, below are helpful links:

• Visit the National Peanut Board to learn more about their peanut allergy initiatives.
  • Allergy Resource Section
  •  Pedialink: Peanut Allergy Prevention Through Early Introduction - Continuing Education for Health Care Professionals
  • Controlling Peanut Ingredients in Food Processing Facilities: National Peanut Board in collaboration with Food Allergy Research and Resource Project (FARRP)
  • USDA Dietary Guidelines
  • Prevent Peanut Allergies: Awareness Campaign with National Peanut Board in collaboration with FAACT and American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology (ACAAI)
  • Accurately Diagnosing and Managing a Food Allergy: Awareness Campaign with National Peanut Board in collaboration with FAACT and American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology (ACAAI) 
• The National Peanut Board has supported and collaborated with FAACT on the following initiatives:
  • FAACT's Food Allergy Curricula Program for Schools: K-3, 4-8, High School
  • Accurately Diagnosing and Managing a Food Allergy in Collaboration with ACAAI
  • PreventPeanutAllergies.org in Collaboration with ACAAI
  • FAACT's mission-based education and outreach programs, civil rights advocacy program, behavioral health resources program, as well as FAACT's Camp TAG, Food Industry & Research Summit, Leadership Summit, and Teen Retreat.

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