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Case Study
You have been asked to draw up a list of dietary variations in preparation for a class trip to the zoo, and you will have to give full dietary advice to the caterers at the zoo who are producing an animal themed lunch.
You have a very mixed group: Anil is Muslim, Jacob is Jewish, Mary is lactose intolerant, Ben has a serious nut allergy and carries an EpiPen, Meera is Sikh and a vegetarian, Jai is Hindu and does not eat beef or dairy products, Susan is allergic to strawberries, and John is a type 1 diabetic. Some of the children are ‘picky’ eaters and several are vegetarian.
- What would be the best way to share this knowledge with the caterers?
- How could you make sure that you have fulfilled your duty of care to these children?
- Would there be an easy way of showing the needs of the children which would support the paperwork you give the caterers, e.g. a coloured plastic wristband or a badge.
- Would the children still be able to have a choice?
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