PPT-Food Allergies in Children

Dr C Macaulay Dr C Lemer Dr R Bhatt Background Food allergy may be confused with food intolerance Food allergy can be classified into IgE mediated and non IgE mediated reactions. Allergies in . Children. Background on food allergies. Common food allergies. How reactions occur. Why reactions occur. Prevention. Symptoms of food allergies. How food allergies are diagnosed. How food allergies are treated. Major Food Intolerances and Dietary Implications. Today’s Sponsor. Learning Objectives. Identify the 8 major food allergies and their dietary implications, . Discuss navigating food labeling and product choice, and . Dr. . Rachna. Shah. Allergy . & . Immunology. Topics for today. What are the symptoms of allergies?. What cause allergies?. What can we do about our symptoms of allergies?. Symptoms of allergies. What is Asthma?. Chronic inflammatory disorder of the airway, making breathing difficult. Usually reversible, but not yet curable. Can be fatal. Not contagious. Not the same as allergies. Should You Be Concerned?. . &. Epi. -Pen Administration. Health Services Department. Presentation Overview. Impact of food allergies on children. What is a food allergy?. Triggers that worsen food allergies. Mild signs & symptoms. Objectives. Describe the symptoms of food allergies and life-threatening reactions.. Identify three actions to prepare for and respond to food allergy emergencies.. Identify three ways to create and maintain healthy and safe classrooms and schools for students with food allergies. . What is a Disability?. Allergies vs. Food Intolerances. Disabilities and Special Dietary Needs. Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder . Diabetes Mellitus. Vegetarian Diets. Resources. Food. Allergies and Special Diets. Objectives. Describe the symptoms of food allergies and . life-threatening . reactions.. Identify three actions to prepare for and respond to food allergy emergencies.. Identify three ways to create and maintain . …a Team Approach. Jamie Lewis, RD. Dietitian Specialist. Brevard Public Schools. Managing food allergies. Team Approach. Parent. School Administration/ Nurse. Teacher/Coach. Cafeteria Manager. Students. Objectives. Describe the symptoms of food . allergies and life-threatening reactions.. Identify three actions administrators can take to support . the management of food allergies in schools. . Identify two . What are allergies Allergies are physiological reactions caused when the immune system reacts to a allergies are more common in childrenThe immune system generates large amounts of the antibodies call Voluntary Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies In Schools and Early Care and Education Programs Centers for Disease Control and PreventionNational Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health P   . Learning Burst. This resource was supported by Cooperative Agreement Number NU38OT000282, funded by the Healthy Schools Branch - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the American Academy of Pediatrics and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the Department of Health and Human Services.. Intermediate (Grades 7-8). Allergy Awareness Challenge. Anaphylaxis. Common Allergens. Medical Identification. Cross-Contamination. Reading Ingredients. Signs & Symptoms. Epinephrine. Inclusion. 1. Anaphylaxis.