2. School Preparedness for Students with Severe Food Allergies Nuts, Dairy, Gluten, Soy… any commonality? Yes! All are allergens! Allergy or Intolerance? Symptoms are common for both. 6 - 8% of elementary students are affected 18% Increase in past decadein cases
3. Problem statement Due to the rise of food allergies – severe or otherwise – in young children, it is imperative that elementary schools protect their students’ health.
16. Research Purpose The goal of this research is to understand what makes a school’s food allergy preparation plan successful in ensuring student safety.
17. Significance of the Study This study is important because… For parents, to provide them with an insight into school safety measures to assure their child is not exposed to allergens; For schools, to raise awareness of practices and policies for the treatment of students with food allergies.
23. Bibliography, cont. Powers, J., Bergren, M.D., & Finnegan, L. (2007). Comparison of school food allergy emergency plans to the food allergy and anaphylaxis network’s standard plan. he Journal of School Nursing , 23(5), Retrieved from http://nsca.allenpress.com/ content/23/5/252.abstract doi: 10.1177/10598405070230050301 School guidelines for managing students with food allergies. (2009, November 10). Retrieved from http://www.foodallergy.org/page/food-allergy--anaphylaxis-network- guidelines The facts about the increase of allergic disease in children. (2008, July). Retrieved fromhttp://www.kidswithfoodallergies.org/resourcespre.php? id=118&title=the_rise_in_childhood_food_allergies
