1. Managing Food Allergies …a Team Approach
Jamie Lewis, RD
Dietitian Specialist
Brevard Public Schools

2. Managing food allergies
Team Approach
Parent
School Administration/ Nurse
Teacher/Coach
Cafeteria Manager
Students
Custodian
Bus Driver
District Dietitian
Single presenter

3. Managing food allergies
Back to School Registration
Registration Table- communication is key
Forms and Information:
Allergen information available on district website
Allergen-Free Diet
Medical Statement
Informational letter for parents
Single presenter

4. Managing food allergies
Allergen Information on District Website
Single presenter

5. Allergen-Free Diet
Managing food allergies

6. Medical Statement

7. Managing food allergies
Communication Flow
Parent
School Nurse
Teacher
Cafeteria Manager
District Dietitian
Parent
Single presenter

8. Managing food allergies
Role of the Dietitian
Enters informational ‘Alerts’ to display on POS
F/U with Parents as needed to obtain necessary information
Provide Individualized Diets to Cafeteria Managers
Obtain and review completed Medical Statement Forms
Update Allergen and Nutritional information on
District website
Single presenter

9. Managing food allergies
Staff Education
Know common foods that trigger an allergy
Signs/symptoms of severe, life-threatening allergic reaction
Define staff’s role in helping to manage allergies
Single presenter

10. Managing food allergies
Signage/ Accommodations
Posting signs in lunchroom
Peanut Free Table
Single presenter

11. This session provides one (1) CEU
Key Area: Communications & Marketing – 4000
Key Topic: Using your #SocialMedia Savvy to take the #SchoolBreakfast Challenge