Food Allergy Education

Darla Shar RN, BSN

• Label Reading-clarify confusing labels
• Terminology-define words used for ingredients that may contain the allergen
• Avoidance-often requires a lifestyle change for the entire family
• Meal planning-sample menus and techniques
• Nutrition-from the Food Pyramid, balancing and substitution
• School Inservicing-including daycare, preschool, babysitters and any organization your child is involved in
• Networking-publications, websites, retail
• Support-support groups and services
• EpiPen Training-be prepared for an emergency, proper use and timing can save a life.