Title: Evaluate the importance of considering food allergies and special dietary needs when making food selections.
Course: Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory III (19251-6) > Section: Enhancing Nutrition and Wellness

Evaluation should include describing

- types of food allergies
- types of special dietary requirements
- cultural and religious practices
- the effects of food allergies on individuals.

Teacher Resources:

- Food Allergies,S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Food Allergies: The “Big 9,” Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), USDA

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are the eight most common food allergies?
- How do cultural and religious practices affect food selection?
- How do food allergies and intolerances affect an individual’s physiological response to certain foods, and why is it critical to avoid allergens in food selections?

Communication

- Why is it important to advocate for your dietary needs?
- Where can you find information for individuals with special dietary needs?

Leadership

- How can you demonstrate acceptance of an individual’s dietary differences?
- How does your school accommodate special dietary needs in the classroom and the cafeteria?

Management

- What food substitutions are available to meet the dietary requirements of individuals with physical, cultural, and religious restrictions?
- Why is it important to manage the introduction of new foods to young children?