Food Allergy And Intolerance
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Transcript of Food Allergy And Intolerance
Prepared by Yuhui Xie2011
Food Allergy & Intolerance
Before we start …
This training will take you 40 minutesYou will have a in-class activity as
assessment at the end of the session
Ground Rules
Learning Outcomes
By the end of today’s session, participants will be able to:
•Define what a Food Allergy is•Define what a Food Intolerance is•And explain how to Manage Food Allergy and Intolerance
Content
• Food Allergy
Part 1
Difference
Food Allergy Immune system reaction
Food Intolerance Inability to digest a food
Part 1-Food Allergy
What Are Major Food Allergens?
1. Crustaceans 2. Milk 3. Tree nuts 4. Fish 5. Eggs 6. Peanuts 7. Sesame seeds 8. Soybeans9. Gluten
More than 160 foods cancause allergic reactions!
Allergens
Symptom
Anaphylaxis
Allergens
Anaphylaxis
Symptoms
Symptoms
Allergens
Symptoms
Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of allergic reaction and is potentiallylife threatening.
Allergens
Symptoms
Anaphylaxis
Part 2-Food Intolerances
Most Common Food Intolerances
Lactose intolerance Milk intolerance Food additive intoleranceSulphites
Types
Symptoms
Lactose
Symptoms
Types
Symptoms
Lactose
Lactose Intolerance
It caused by a shortage of the enzyme lactase, which is used to ensure lactose is absorbed properly into the bloodstream from the stomach.
Types
Symptoms
Lactose Intolerance
Five Points Keep You Safe
1.Test it
2.First Aid
3.Read the Label
4.Always Ask
Part 3-Management
Point 1- Test itBlood Test Skin Test
Elimination Diets
Test
First Aid
Label
Always Ask
Antihistamine
Point 2- First Aid(Food Allergy Only )
Epipen
Allergy Test
First Aid
Label
Always Ask
Point 3-Read the Label
1. Always read food labels before you use them. 2. Remember to check the ingredients every
time .
Allergy Test
First Aid
Label
Always Ask
Point 4- Always Ask
• Tell restaurant • Ask about the
dishes
• Ask about cross contamination
• Avoid self-service area
Me
Ask Eat Before
Allergy Test
First Aid
Label
Always Ask
Review
Four Points
1.Test it Out
2.First Aid
3.Read the
Label 4.
Always Ask
Must Know
Assessment
Instructions: • You will be provided a dinner scenario, menu
with recipes. • Product Date Sheet also provided. • You will need to decide what the scenario and
ingredients lead to (allergy or intolerance) and possible actions to resolve the problem
Time Allowed : 10 minutes
What did you decide?