1. Krystal Simmons, RD, Nutrition Coordinator II
Althea Albert-Santiago, Director Food and Nutrition
Krystal Simmons, RD, Nutrition Coordinator II

2. Talking Points Is the student eligible to receive accommodation?
Is the dietary need considered a disability?

3. Special Diets
Examples of special dietary needs considered a disability:
Celiac disease
Diabetes
Food allergies that are life threatening (anaphylactic) reaction
PKU (Phenylketonuria)
Dysphasia

4. Special Diets Special Diet Form
Statement signed by a recognized medical authority
Identification of the medical or other special dietary condition which restricts the child’s diet
The food or foods omitted from the child’s diet
The food or choice of foods to be substituted
Documentation needs to be updated on a yearly
basis
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5. Special Diets
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6. Special Diets Possible modifications
Food restrictions (milk, milk products, gluten, eggs …)
Calorie increase
Texture Changes (pureed, ground, chopped, thickened liquids ...)
Tube feeding
Weight managment (calorie –controlled)

7. Special Diets

8. Special Diets
NutriSlice
and Allergens

9. Special Diets Carbohydrate Count Reports
Sent to the nurses every month

10. Special Diets
NutriSlice & Special Diets

11. What special diets do you have at your schools?
Diet forms don’t have to be renewed every year, but it’s best practice to have the most up to date form.

12. Contact Information
Food and Nutrition Services/
Health and Wellness Department
Althea Santiago, Director Food and Nutrition Services
District Cell Number:
Office Number:
Tenecia Williams, Accountability Specialist
Office Number:
Erika Hollinshed, Catering Services Coordinator
Number:
Southwest Foodservice Excellence
Carolyn Penn, Director of Dining Services
District Cell Number:
Southwest Office Number:
Jackie Martin-Baker, Asst. Director for Dining Services
District Cell Number:
Krysta Simmons, Associate Director of Nutrition
District Cell Number:
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