Food Allergies Presentation2

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FOOD ALLERGIES

By: Eunita Muldrow-Whitt


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Researchers estimate that up to 15 million Americans have food allergies.

According to a study released in 2013 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prefood allergies among children increased approximately 50% between 1997 and 20

Food Allergies affects 1 in every 13 children (under 18 years of age) in the U.S. T

roughly two in every classroom.

The economic cost of childrens food allergies is nearly $25 billion per year.

Every 3 minutes, a food allergy reaction sends someone to the emergency room more than 200,000 emergency department visits per year.


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Define what food allergy means.

Identify foods that can cause an allergic reaction.

How to prevent an attack and what to do if someone is having a food all

Identify symptoms of a food allergy attack.

Learn to manage your diet when you have food allergies.

Identify helpful teaching strategies for kids with food allergies.

Identify helpful resources to use when you have food allergies.


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Food allergies occur when your immune system does not know that somethin

good for you should not be treated like a germ or disease, so in other words y

immune system makes a mistake. Your immune systems job is to protect you

germs and disease by making antibodies that help you fight off bacteria, virus

other tiny organisms that can make you sick. However, if you have a food alleimmune system goes into frenzy and treats certain foods that contain protein

really dangerous to you. This reaction also happens when you are allergic to c

medication or pollutants in the air like pollen.


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Peanuts Shellfish

Milk Wheat

Fruits Eggs

Fish Nuts


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Rash or Hives

Itchy/Runny Nose

Diarrhea/Stomach Pain

Swelling of the air ways to the lungs

Severe trouble breathing/Wheezing/Shortness of Breath

Loss of consciousness


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If you suspect someone is having a food allergy attack:

Seek immediate emergency medical care.

If you know the person have allergies to foods and they carry a

Epinephrine Penbe familiar with how to use the device.

If the person is highly allergic to certain foods - dont handle those

around them and clean all prep areas after handling certain foods.


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Currently, the only way to manage food allergies is to identify

food or food protein that triggers a reaction and then avoid a

exposure to that food/food protein. Unfortunately there is n

for food allergies.


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Read the students individual health care plan.

Be aware of signs and symptoms.

Know how to use allergy devices

Do NOT separate the child from other classmates.

Teach children about the severity of food allergies. Inform substitutes about food allergy.

Avoid classroom activities that involve certain foods.

inform parents of students allergies before food is shared.

Keep classroom surfaces clean to prevent possible cross contamination .C


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ITS THE L W . . .

The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act FALCPA)were passed by Congress to ensure clearer labeling of food. As of January 01, 2006products regulated by the FDA must be labeled in a specific way to identify the eighfood allergens.


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Asthma and Allergy Foundation Maryland Greater Washington DC Chapter

Phone: 410-653-2880 Toll free: 1-800-727-9333

Website: http://www.aafa-md.org

The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network

Toll free: 1-800-929-4040

Website: http://foodallergy.org

The American Lung Association - Maryland State Office

Phone: 410-560-2120 Toll free: 1-800-642-1184

Website: http://www.marylandlung.org


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What do you think causes food allergies?

Can food allergies be fatal?

Are there laws that govern food allergies? If so, what

agency enforce this law?

Can food allergies be managed through a special diet?

Is there a cure for food allergies?


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What do you think causes food allergies?The cause of food allergies is unk

of now.

Can food allergies be fatal?Yes, food allergies can lead to death if medical is not given in a timely fashion.

Are there laws that govern food allergies? If so, what agency enforce this la

the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) was Congress and is enforced by the FDA.

Can food allergies be managed through a special diet?Yes, food allergies camanaged through special diet once you know what foods you are allergic to

Is there a cure for food allergies? No, unfortunately there is no cure for fooallergies.

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