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Food Allergies & Dietary Restrictions

Nutrient Sources
Understanding Food Allergies
and Dietary Restrictions
Supporting Students with Special Dietary Needs
Understanding food allergies is crucial for student safety

Food Allergies
- Recognize common allergens.
- Learn to read food labels for allergen information.
- Always ask parents/guardians for allergy details.
Dietary restrictions vary and require accommodation

Dietary Restrictions
- Identify dietary restrictions of individual students.
- Offer alternative meal options.
- Communicate with parents/guardians to ensure understanding.
Properly manage food allergies for student safety

Food Allergies Management
- Be aware of emergency procedures.
- Know the location of epinephrine auto-injectors.
- Review and follow individualized allergy action plan.
Effective communication
is vital

Communication & Collaboration
- Maintain open lines of communication.
- Involve school nutrition services.
- Collaborate with parents, guardians, and students.
Educate students about food
allergies

Teaching Allergy Awareness
- Include allergy awareness in the curriculum.
- Organize discussions and activities on the topic.
- Encourage understanding and empathy.
Equip students with nutritional
knowledge

Food Allergies & Dietary
- By understanding and accommodating food allergies and dietary restrictions, we create a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment for all students.
Promote an allergy-friendly
classroom

Allergy-Friendly Environment
- Educate students about food allergies.
- Implement allergen-free snack policies.
- Encourage empathy and inclusivity.
Meeting dietary restrictions requires flexibility

Accommodating Dietary Restrictions
- Offer diverse menu options.
- Label dietary-restricted items.
- Educate students about dietary choices.