I am Samual. I have a nut allergy, so tree nuts are not safe for my body to eat.

An allergy happens when my body reacts to something that is usually okay for other people. My body gets confused by tree nuts and treats them like something harmful.

My body is allergic to tree nuts. That is how my body works, and it is nobody's fault.

If I eat tree nuts, I might feel different. I might feel itchy, have a tummy ache, or feel sick. Sometimes a reaction feels different for different people, so I tell an adult if I feel strange.

Tree nuts can be hiding in some foods. Cookies, cakes, candy, granola bars, ice cream, and some breakfast cereals might have nuts in them.

To stay safe, I do not eat food unless a trusted adult says it is safe for me. I ask first, even if the food looks yummy.

I do not share food or trade snacks with friends. I eat the snacks that my family or teacher says are safe.

If I think I ate nuts by accident, I stop eating and tell an adult right away. The adult will know what to do to help me.

I tell adults about my allergy, like my family, my Teacher, and helpers at school. I can say, “I have a nut allergy. I cannot eat nuts.”

I can tell my friend Ayana about my allergy too. Telling my friends and my Teacher helps them know how to help me stay safe.

I am learning how to take care of my body. Telling adults and asking before I eat are smart ways to stay safe.