PPT-Food Allergies Presented by:

Nelda Mercer MS RD FADA March 14 2013 Background Normal Immune System Prevent disease external agents viruses bacteria and toxins internal agents cancer cells Mount Powerful defense against invader. 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. . . &. 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. A Guide for Schools. Food Allergies are Serious!. 35-50. % . of . allergic . reactions that progress to . anaphylaxis are the result of food . allergens. 60% . of those cases were caused by . nuts (peanuts . 2010 NIAID Guidelines. Overview. 2010 Guidelines. Introduce . all potentially allergenic foods around 4-6 months of age, . vague risk . stratification . given. Do not restrict maternal diet during pregnancy or lactation for the purpose of preventing FA or AD. 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. . Module 1. Module Content. Definitions. Types and prevalence of food allergies in . the United . States. Types and prevalence of food allergies in foreign countries. Impact of food allergies. Definitions. and Child Nutrition Programs. Objective. To identify . requirements, resources, and ideas for meeting the needs of children with life-threatening food allergies. . Laws and Regulations. Rehabilitation Act of 1973. 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 . 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 . Voluntary Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies in Schools and Early Care and Education Programs Objectives Describe the symptoms of food allergies and life-threatening reactions. Identify three ways to prepare for and respond to food allergy emergencies on the school bus. 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 The Role of School Teachers and ParaeducatorsOverviewThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC Voluntary Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies in Schools and Early Care and Education Program ICE BREAKER ACTIVITY. Ask everyone in the class to introduce themselves as their favourite food instead of their first name for example;. Now think about how you would feel if you could never . eat that food again and if you did eat it, it would make you very sick.. Intermediate (Grades 7-8). Allergy Awareness Challenge. Anaphylaxis. Common Allergens. Medical Identification. Cross-Contamination. Reading Ingredients. Signs & Symptoms. Epinephrine. Inclusion. 1. Anaphylaxis.