Is this statement true or false? If a child requires a special diet, you should talk to their family and agree how to meet their dietary needs.

Is this statement true or false? A setting should make sure that all staff are aware of children’s individual dietary requirements, so that children’s choices, beliefs and safety are respected and protected.

Is this statement true or false? A food allergy occurs when the body’s immune system reacts unusually to a specific food, because it mistakenly perceives it as a threat.

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With communities become more and allergies on the rise, it is important that practitioners are aware of all children’s requirements. Managing this can be difficult in settings especially with children who are not aware themselves of their or food preferences. However it is to manage children’s dietary requirements it is that settings get this right and no are made as a child’s life could be in danger if they are given food they are allergic to.