Modified from Dr. Henley’s previous blog contribution: https://eatsmartmd.blogspot.com/2017/07/food-safety-during-summer.html
Thermometers and food safety during the summer
It is hard to deny that as the temperature rises the summer heat is here through September in some parts of the country. June through …
Serve Food Safely (for nutrition educators and volunteer assistants)
The purpose of the “Serve Food Safely” checklist developed by University of Maryland Extension is to provide basic food safety training to any educator or volunteer assisting with Smarter Lunchroom tastings, …
Food remains an important topic with health implications tied to chronic diseases, policy, and ethics. Over time, this focus has evolved into farm-to-fork, eating local, and supporting one’s agricultural community. This holds true in the school environment, and is especially …
Hand washing is a key health habit to stop germs and avoid flu and other contagious diseases (CDC 2016). In “20 seconds and You’re Good to Go!” middle school students show peers the correct way to wash their hands and …
Food allergies can create concern for students, parents, teachers and food service directors. This series focuses on ways of safely managing food allergies in cafeterias and classrooms.
Achoo…Am I Just Sensitive or is it a Food Allergy?Peanut free, lactose …
Summer recess is just around the corner, and kids and parents alike can look forward to fun outdoor activities such as pool parties, BBQs, camping trips, hikes, and visits to the beach. Warm weather is ideal for preparing and consuming …
Food allergies in children are on the rise. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) estimates that about 6 % of children have a diagnosed food allergy and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports food …
Peanut free, lactose intolerant, gluten free. If you have heard these terms before you may not understand exactly what the differences between them are. If you have an allergy, intolerance, or sensitivity your body reacts to certain foods with adverse …
Data collected by the Centers for Disease Control show that about half of the reported cases of foodborne illnesses occur in children, with the majority of cases occurring in children under 15 years of age (CDC, 2009). Children can suffer …
Food allergies affect about four to six percent of children and milk allergies are one of the most common food allergies. Cow’s milk is a nutritious beverage packed full of several important nutrients including protein, calcium, and vitamin D, but …
