BACKGROUND
Allergy and Intolerances
Some people are sensitive to particular foods like nuts, shellfish and cereals. The symptoms of food allergy can include breathing problems, stomach upsets and skin rashes. They are caused by an immune system response or a chemical reaction in the body. Some severe food allergies can be life threatening. Professional diagnosis is important, because other medical conditions may share the same symptoms. Most reactions to food are actually food intolerance. About one in 20 children and one in 100 adults have food allergies.
What is 'food intolerance'? Food intolerance can be a difficult concept to understand. Sometimes individuals can have similar symptoms to those with allergies. To find out more about it visit this site.
Below are some important sites for you to explore and define the issues at hand for certain individuals and their dietary requirements.
In your group roles explore and research these sites taking notes as required, do not forget to retrieve references as you go.
Your group need to create an online survey using the following site. This survey will need to ask questions of its participants relating to food intolerance’s/allergies, or if they have any special diets pertaining to medical conditions On line survey.
After you have explored these sites make a group posting of what areas need to be considered when planning for menus.
The surveys will be distributed to the school community via the office, the results of these will determine what recipes you will be able to use.
Design a code system for your menu highlighting to customers what foods are suitable to eat for certain issues, eg. Gluten (G).
Brainstorm and post your ideas. A final decision will be made as a whole class within school time.
The surveys will be distributed to the school community via the office, the results of these will determine what recipes you will be able to use.
Design a code system for your menu highlighting to customers what foods are suitable to eat for certain issues, eg. Gluten (G).
Brainstorm and post your ideas. A final decision will be made as a whole class within school time.
Queensland Health
Health directory
Gluten
Soy and Lactose
Egg
Nut
Food additives
Reference
Naturally-Good website, (2009). Retrieved 25 September, 2009, from http://www.naturallygoodproducts.com.au/
Food Intolerance Awareness, (2009). Egg Intolerance. Retrieved 25 September, 2009, from http://www.foodintoleranceawareness.org/egg.htm
Related links, (2009). Nut intolerance. Retrieved 25 September, 2009, from http://nutintolerant.com/index_files/Page756.htm
Dengate, S., (1999). Hello and welcome to the Food Intolerance Network. Retrieved , 25 September, 2009, from http://www.fedupwithfoodadditives.info/
Brainstorming for ideas (n.d.). Retrieved, 29th September, 2009, from http://www.sthelena.vic.edu.au/libraryonline/brainstorming__mind_maps__data.htm#Brainstorming_for_ideas
The State of Queensland,(Queensland Health), (2009).Topic: Food Allergies . Retrieved 30th September, 2009, from http://access.health.qld.gov.au/hid/DigestiveHealth/FoodIntolerances/foodAllergies_ap.asp
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