PPT-Food Allergies and Intolerances

Major Food Intolerances and Dietary Implications Todays Sponsor Learning Objectives Identify the 8 major food allergies and their dietary implications Discuss navigating food labeling and product choice and . A food intolerance doesnt usually involve your immune system however coeliac disease is an intolerance to gluten and does involve the immune system Allergy facts What is a Food allergy Food allergic reactions range from mild to very serious Symptom 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. 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 . Corrie Marinaro, ND. New England Naturopathic Health. About me. Colby College class of 2000 alum. Liberal arts mind perfect match for Naturopathic Medicine. Opened NENH in September of 2012 as a solo practitioner. 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. 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 . When does my child need to see an allergist control allergic symptoms If this happens your pediatrician may recommendpediatric allergista doctor who specializes in hay fever asthmaeczema and other all 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.. 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”. Food sensitivities, which include food allergies and food intolerances, are increasing throughout the world, especially among developed countries. What is causing this dramatic increase? Can we prevent food sensitivities? More importantly, can a person with food sensitivities do anything to alleviate them? Drawing from over a thousand peer-reviewed studies including hundreds of clinical studies, Natural Solutions for Food Allergies and Food Intolerances provides clear and proven strategies to reverse food sensitivities using inexpensive and natural methods. While there are many texts that provide clarity on how to safely avoid foods we might be sensitive to, this text cites the definitive research and practical evidence that shows health providers and their patients the means to reverse existing food sensitivities, and how to prevent them in the future. Intermediate (Grades 7-8). Allergy Awareness Challenge. Anaphylaxis. Common Allergens. Medical Identification. Cross-Contamination. Reading Ingredients. Signs & Symptoms. Epinephrine. Inclusion. 1. Anaphylaxis.