Food Allergy in Adolescence by Emily Cerda

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Food Allergy in Adolescence

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Food Allergy in Adolescence

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What are ige allergies?

immune response
nutritional imbalances
social challenges
bullying

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Top-8 allergens

wheat, soy, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, fish

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adolescent nutrition

increased energy needs
body composition
half of peak bone mass
diet and variety important

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challenges

psychosocial development
identity
peer pressure
peer influence

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food allergy risk

fatal reactions higher in adolescence

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the power of prevention

educate, be prepared and build skills

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substitutions

have easy alternatives in mind

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maintain balance

eat regularly to avoid temptation and poor decision-making

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always take two

no epinephrine, no food!

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build a team

be strong and safe together

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get social

connecting with peers improves self-management

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references

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Emily Cerda