Food Allergy Management for School Food Service Professionals New York State Child Nutrition Program Administration 1 in 13 Children has a Food Allergy What is a Food Allergy Food Intolerance vs Food Allergy ID: 763621
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Food Allergy Management for School Food Service Professionals New York State Child Nutrition Program Administration
1 in 13 Children has a Food Allergy
What is a Food Allergy?
Food Intolerance vs. Food Allergy A Food Intolerance affects the Digestive System and is not Life ThreateningA Food Allergy affects the Immune System and can be Life Threatening
What is Celiac Disease? Autoimmune Disease Triggered by eating gluten-contained in wheat, rye, and barley productsDamages the small intestineInterferes with nutrient absorption Symptoms vary
What is Anaphylaxis? A severe, life threating reaction Requires immediate response and medical attention
What Foods Cause Allergic Reactions? Most are caused by 8 Foods (“The Big 8”)
Students requiring meal modifications must be identifiable to staff Staff must understand the meal modification required to each identified student
Identifying Known Allergens
Know Your Ingredients!
The Flow of Food in the Kitchen What is Cross Contact?
Best Practices
Recognizing an Allergic Reaction
Symptoms
Common Descriptions Used by Children
Responding Appropriately
Resources FARE- Food Allergy Research and Education: http://www.foodallergy.org/resources/schools ServSafe Allergens: https://www.servsafe.com Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: https://www.eatright.org/health/allergies-and-intolerances/food- allergiesCDC- Centers for Disease Control: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/foodallergiesUSDA- United States Department of Agriculture: https://www.fns.usda.gov/school-meals/2017-edition-accommodating-children-disabilities-school-meal-programs