Food Intolerances and Allergies

1
Food Intolerances and Allergies
2
How common are food allergies?
3
Food Allergy vs. Food Intolerance
4
Common Food Allergies in Children

• Cows milk
• Eggs
• Peanuts
• Tree nuts
• Soybeans
• Wheat

5
Common Food Allergies in Adults

• Peanuts
• Shell fish
• Fin fish
• Tree nuts

6
Food Allergy Symptoms

• Skin symptoms
• Gastrointestinal symptoms
• Respiratory symptoms
• Oral symptoms
• Systemic symptoms

7
Role of the CACFP Provider Regarding Food
Allergies
8
Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies in CACFP

• Written policy
• Physician statement
• Train food preparation staff
• Authority to give medication

9
Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies in CACFP

• Seek professional advice
• Be sensitive about food restrictions
• Plan meals for everyone
• Read food labels
• Make nutrient equivalent food substitutions

10
Hidden Allergens
Saltines
Pareve
Wheat flour, vegetable oil (soybean or palm),
salt, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), yeast,
barley flour
11
Hidden Allergens
Macaroni Cheese
Enriched macaroni, wheat flour, cheese sauce
(whey), salt, citric acid
12
Hidden Allergens
Granola Bars
Whole grain oats, sugar, canola oil, rice flour,
honey, soy protein, brown sugar, almond flour,
peanut flour, baking soda
13
Case Study
Regular Lunch Meal Cheeseburger on bun Carrot
sticks with ranch dressing dip Tater tots Apple
slices with peanut butter Choice of milk
14
Food allergies can be life threatening! You make
a difference for children with food
allergies/intolerances!