MANAGING FOOD ALLERGIES AT SCHOOL A workshop for parents and professionals
Did you know...?
A food allergy is an immune system reaction to a food.
Between one and three per cent of all school children have food allergies.
The population of children with food allergies and special diet and nutrition issues is growing.
The allergic reaction can range from mild to life-threatening.
Students with food allergies depend on school staff and parents to work together to ensure that they have a safe and successful school experience.
Risk reduction is most successful when everyone is equally committed to building trust and understanding among all those who share responsibility for a child.
The more you know, the less you worry.
Food Allergies and Adverse Food Reactions Anaphylaxis: Signs and Symptoms Precautions and Risk Reduction Roles and Responsibilities: The physician, school nurse, teachers, and other school staff Medication Administration Emergency Planning Making it easy to do the right thing.
Clarifying Responsibilities, Risks and Liability Issues Developing the Individualized Health Plan Staff Training and Documentation Guidelines Peer Education/Victimization Issues Links to Wellness Policies Comprehensive School Health Education Safe Foods and Avoidance Plans Food Handling Guidelines, Modifications and Accommodations Model Programs and Manuals: Pre-K through Grade 12
ELLIE GOLDBERG, M.Ed. is an education and environmental health advocate for healthy children, safe schools and sustainable communities – clean water, clean air, clean energy and safe food. Inspired by the legacy of Rachel Carson, who taught that our health and security is intimately connected to the quality of our environment, Ellie is active in public health, environmental, educational and public policy organizations working to increase citizen engagement, government accountability and corporate responsibility on behalf of children and their healthy development.
