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Accommodating all children in your school or child care center can seem like a daunting task. These helpful resources include guidance in providing meals for students who follow vegan or vegetarian diets, those with diabetes, food allergies, or other special needs.
Reference DeskResources at the National Agricultural Library
Find resources in the NAL collection related to feeding children with special needs. For information on borrowing materials, please see the NAL Web site.
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Diagram of Insulin Actvitiy in CellsDiabetes Management in School and Child Care
Find out about your role as a child nutrition professional in the diabetes care of children in the school or child care setting, including facts about diabetes and the principles of meal planning.
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Collage of Common Food AllergensFood Allergies
Do you know what to do in a life-threatening anaphylaxis situation? Learn what foods commonly cause allergic reactions, get information on creating an action plan, and view allergy-free recipes.
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Chili with CornbreadVariations in Meal Requirements
Learn how to prepare quantity vegetarian meals that your students will love! Also includes Information for Seventh-Day Adventist or Jewish schools and institutions.
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Doctor and ChildOther Special Needs
Learn how to accommodate all children. Included here is the 504 dietary plan, a form for student dietary modifications, guidance for complying with the Americans with Disabilities act, and fact sheets on lactose intolerance and swallowing issues.
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Last Modified: Jun 19, 2008  
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