Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Did You Know?: Food Allergies and School

Food allergies have skyrocketed over the last decade. With so many more children having allergies to more and more foods school classrooms are becoming dangerous places. If you are a parent and your child brings home a letter saying that a certain food is not allowed in the classroom due to allergies it is not the end of the world.

Many recipes can be easily modified so that they do not contain common allergens like nuts, eggs, gluten. In fact the small changes you make can be turned into a learning opportunity for your child.

Whether you are a parent of a child with allergies or a parent who wants to keep their child’s classroom a safe place the Ottawa Anaphalaxis Support Group’s website www.ottawaasg.com provides a wealth of recipes and information of allergies.

As an Authorized Training Provider of the Canadian Red Cross, all First Aid Ottawa Standard and Emergency First Aid courses are recognized by WSIB and its Federal counterpart the Canada Labour code.  Visit us online at www.FirstAidOttawa.com or at 613-225-2727.

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