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http://dx.doi.org/10.3746/jkfn.2014.43.1.151

Perception and Practices Regarding Food Allergy of Elementary and Middle School Nutritionists in the Jeonnam Area  

Kim, Young-Mi (Graduate School of Education, Human Ecology Research Institute, Chonnam National University)
Heo, Young-Ran (Div. of Food and Nutrition, Human Ecology Research Institute, Chonnam National University)
Ro, Hee-Kyong (Dept. of Food and Nutrition, Dongshin University)
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Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition / v.43, no.1, 2014 , pp. 151-161 More about this Journal
Abstract
As concerns have been raised about the increasing number of children with food allergies, the management of food allergies through the consideration of school meals is an emerging issue. This study investigated the perception and practices regarding food allergy of elementary and middle school nutrition teachers in the Jeonnam area. A total of 236 nutritionists/nutrition teachers participated in the survey and completed questionnaires. The foods most reported to cause allergic reactions were peach, eggs, peanuts, shrimps, mackerel, and milk. Participants reported that the major tasks to be completed for management of food allergies: the estimated number of students with food allergies, the offering of allergy-free or alternative foods and informing families of foods that may cause an allergic reaction. A majority of the participants (94%) recognized that the nutrition teacher has the primary role in managing students with food allergies in school. To manage these students, nutrition teachers mostly reported informing of allergic foods/ingredients in the school menu and the estimation of students with food allergy. The percentage of participants who experienced education programs on food allergies was 16.9%, whereas 97% of participants answered that a good professional education regarding allergies for nutrition teachers is required. The knowledge level evaluated with objective questions was significantly higher than the self-estimated knowledge level. In conclusion, nutrition teachers understood the tasks regarding food allergy thoroughly and that, the tasks are relatively under-practiced. To improve the management of food allergies in school meals, professional education programs regarding food allergies should be provided for nutrition teachers.
Keywords
perception; practice; food allergy; nutritionists;
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