1. Sarah Wood RD, LD/N Pasco County Schools
Temporary Accommodation Meals for children with Special Nutritional Needs
Sarah Wood RD, LD/N
Pasco County Schools

2. Pasco County Schools
Our Mission: Building a Healthier Student Body by providing nutritious meals to help students succeed & build a healthy foundation for a healthy lifestyle.
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3. Students with Allergy Alerts: Registered Dietitians
Pasco Quick Facts
Our Students:
Over 75,000
Students with Allergy Alerts:
Over 8,000
Registered Dietitians
for Special Diets: 2
Student Population: Early Head Start Pre-K Head Start Pre-K Pre-K VE K-12th Grade ESE
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4. The Big 8 Allergens of Concern
The eight most common allergens,
Milk, Eggs, Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Soy, Wheat, Fish, or Crustacean Shellfish,
cause more than 90% of all food-allergic reactions.
Although these are the most commonly allergenic foods, more than 160 different foods have been indicated in food allergy reactions. 1
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5. Our Resources Online menus POS Allergy Alerts
Provides Description
Indicates Carbohydrates
Indicates Allergens
POS Allergy Alerts
Temporary Accommodation Meals
Meal from Home
With exception of Head Start
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6. FNS Diet Request Form Annual Form Food Allergy vs Food Intolerance
Provides Clarifying Information
Food Allergy vs Food Intolerance
Milk allergy child cannot receive pizza on pizza day
Lactose intolerance child can receive pizza on pizza day if documented
Severity of the Allergy
Avoid all sources or major sources
Can this child consume baked goods that contain their allergy such as milk or egg?
If yes, opens additional choices and decreases restrictions
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7. Temporary Accommodation Meals
Purpose of Temporary Accommodation Meals:
Ensure no child goes hungry
Provide a Safe Meal
Provide a meal that does not contain any of “The Big 8 Allergens of Concern”
Eliminate waiting for District Office Approval
Feed children in a timely matter
Meet Head Start Program Regulations
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8. Temporary Accommodation Meals
Breakfast
Gluten Free Breakfast Cereal
Oat or Rice Base
Fruit Choice- Fresh or Prepared
Café will check for additional fruit allergies (i.e. no strawberries)
Fluid Cow’s Milk or cup for Water
Depends on provided information
If child does NOT have a milk allergy- provide Fluid Cow’s Milk
If child has a Cow’s Milk Allergy- provide cup for water until proper documentation is received
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9. Temporary Accommodation Meals
Lunch
Protein Options- Provide appropriate protein per restrictions
Grilled Chicken Strips
Plain Beef Patty (i.e. no bun/no cheese)
Plain Pinto Beans (Vegetarian option)
Grain
Unflavored Brown Rice
Fresh Fruit or 100% Fresh Juice
Fresh Plain Veggie (no coleslaw due to egg)
Fluid Cow’s Milk or cup for Water
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10. Field Trip Accommodation Meal
Field Trip Allergy Lunch
Protein: Provide appropriate proteins per dietary restrictions
IW Turkey Stick (1oz M/MA)
IW Cheese Stick (1oz M/MA)
If child cannot consume Milk, provide 2 Turkey Sticks
Grain
Tortilla Chips
Fresh Fruit or 100% Fresh Juice
Fresh Plain Veggie (no coleslaw due to egg)
Fluid Cow’s Milk or Bottled Water
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11. Breakfast Club Provision 2 Breakfast Sites
Breakfast Club Letter sent home to all children with allergy alerts
Breakfast club does not go to breakfast carts
Club meets in designated area to retrieve appropriate meal labeled with their name
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12. Be Prepared! Best Practice
Pre-portion Temporary Accommodation Meals or Special Diet entrées in freezer safe, sealable bags
Heat properly and quickly so child doesn’t have to wait
Avoid opening a 5lb bag for serving
Helpful during high-volume times of diet requests (i.e. back to school, after break, etc.)
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13. Thank you! Sarah Wood RD, LD/N Nutrition & Wellness Specialist
Pasco County Schools
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14. References
U.S. Food & Drug Administration Website. Food Allergies: What you need to know. Accessed 9/ ergens/ucm htm