When precise nutritional or allergen information is important to you due to a diet restriction, an allergy, or a medical condition, the information in this web application isn't a substitute for discussing
your situation with your school food service director and following their guidance as well as reading any labels, ingredient lists and warnings provided in the cafeteria.
Not exact matches
I look back at all of the conflicts we had
with schools over the years (things like treating our children respectfully, struggling to provide healthy
food choices, uhg) and I am ashamed to admit that my fear and ignorance about HS allowed me to justify sending my children off everyday to deal
with people and
situations that were not positive learning experiences for them, but often humiliating or dis - empowering.
I think it is important to point out that this isn't just an issue for middle class families who care deeply about their child's diet and are able to provide abundant healthy
food choices but
school menus have great impact on many, many poor children who, through no fault of their own and often
with no agency to change the
situation, end up being pawns in the lunch tray wars.
Below is just a piece of what we've experienced
with our children at
school, and our hope that our children can overcome these sometimes difficult
situations to better understand their
food allergies, yet not be defined by them.
Some of the
situations we deal
with most commonly include injuries caused by badly handled stock in retail stores,
food poisoning from restaurants and injuries to children at
schools.
• Comprehensive knowledge of childhood education,
with special focus on providing physical and cognitive stimulation • Physically able to handle a high demanding job involving young children,
with intense motivation to provide them
with education to nurture their individual personalities • Able to develop and implement age - appropriate activities, designed to help children
with school work • Adept at disciplining children in accordance to the methods meted out specifically by parents • Skilled at preparing nutritionally beneficial
food items for children, according to their ages and specific nutritional needs • Functional ability to handle children
with special needs,
with great insight into managing adverse
situations and emergencies • Dynamic approach to managing children of different ages, background and cultures,
with special focus on developing their personalities for social integration • Able to assist in the mental and physical development of children by teaching basic social and cognitive skills • Track record of building a safe, caring, nurturing and stimulating environment for children, designed to assist them in developing and thriving physically and emotionally
With an understanding of
food labels and the allergy policies at your
school or service, you can help to minimise the risk for affected children while helping all kids to safely participate in group
food situations — such as birthdays and other celebrations.