Food Allergies
Program
Description:
SAFE FEEDING ISSUES:
Food Allergies and Menu Planning
for Schools and Child Care
Learn why interest in food allergies and food
sensitivities is growing. Develop a food allergy action plan for your site and
find healthy menu ideas for snacks and safety of all children. Program time:
1.5-2 hours.
FOOD ALLERGIES:
What
Food Service Needs to Know
Keep your customers safe from food allergy
complications that could be acquired from the food you serve.
Program Objectives:
- Define what is an allergy?
- Describe the top 8 food allergens
- Describe one or more ways to control food allergens
- Describe food allergen labeling regulations
- Develop a Food Allergy Action Plan and menu planning for allergen-free foods
- Improve ability to reach food labels for
food allergens and food ingredients that may cause
intolerance
Program
Audience:
SAFE FEEDING ISSUES—Recommended for child
care providers, school food service staff, school nurses, and
teachers.
FOOD ALLERGIES—Managers and all staff are recommended to complete this training encompassing the flow of food from ordering to customer service.
Food Allergy resource materials developed by Lynn James, M.S., R.D., L.D.N., Food, Nutrition and Health Extension Educator, Penn State Cooperative Extension in Northumberland County, unless otherwise noted.
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