Janice Lieberman
Journalist and author Janice Lieberman may not have food allergies, but her personal connection to this potentially life-threatening condition has led her to educate herself and others about the challenges of managing food allergies.
When Lieberman’s young cousin was diagnosed with a severe peanut allergy more than seven years ago, it made an immediate impact.
Lieberman, who is known for her consumer reporting on The Today Show and her column in Reader’s Digest, was concerned for her cousin and his family. She is now well-versed on the issue of food allergies and well-prepared for family gatherings involving her 8-year-old cousin Zachary, or anyone with food allergies.
Her experience with Zachary has taught her that education is key – and that’s why she serves as the Honorary Chairperson for FAAN’s Walk for Food Allergy in Long Branch, N.J.
“I immediately said ‘yes’ because I want to help raise awareness and funds to help find a cure,” Lieberman said. “I am very concerned about food allergies and the increase we have seen in them.”
Lieberman, author of How To Shop For A Husband: A Consumer Guide To Get A Great Buy On A Guy, has appeared as a contributor on Oprah and written for Redbook, and is used to giving people advice on all kinds of things. She also has advice for people managing food allergies.
“You must never leave home without your epinephrine auto-injector and emergency treatment kit,” she said. “I highly recommend joining FAAN. It’s a wonderful resource for all of those with food allergies. I also advise children and parents affected by food allergies to take an active role in educating others in their community about food allergies.”
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