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A food allergy is different from a food intolerance. Milk is one that is often misinterpreted by some as a food allergy when in actuality may just be a food intolerance. 鈥淎 food intolerance is the body鈥檚 abnormal reaction to a food but in a way that does not involve the immune system. A food allergy is triggered by an immune response鈥�and poses a much greater health risk鈥� (U.S. Food and Drug Administration).

There are 8 major food allergens identified by the Food and Drug Administration that may trigger a food allergy response.

The eight major food allergens identified are:

A food allergy is an abnormal response to a food triggered by the body鈥檚 immune system.

No food allergy symptoms occur on the first time a person is exposed to the food.

• Four out of every 100 children have a food allergy.
• Food allergies are becoming more common AND hospitalizations related to food allergies are also increasing.
• Children with food allergies are two to four times more likely to have other related conditions such as asthma and other allergies, compared with children without food allergies鈥�AND are more likely to experience  anaphylactic reactions to foods and be at higher risk of death.

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  Impact of food allergies on children
• What is a food allergy?
• Triggers that worsen food allergies
• Mild signs & symptoms of allergies
• Medical management of mild signs & symptoms
• 鈥淎naphylaxis鈥� (severe signs & symptoms of an emergency; interventions)
• Medical management of severe signs & symptoms
• Preventative measures

Activity uses up carbohydrates and lowers blood sugar

Check before, during, and after physical activity

Sliding scales determine how much extra insulin a person needs at routine times of the day.

Sample sliding scale from doctor:

• BS <100 = no additional insulin
• 100-150 = 0.5u
• 151-200 = 1u
• 201-250 = 1.5u
• Etc.

Sliding Scales & Ratios

1 serving size = 15g of carbohydrates