Food Allergies and Intolerance (Update Available)

Overview/Description
Target Audience
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
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Overview/Description
It is estimated that approximately ten deaths each year occur in the UK due to a food allergy induced anaphylactic shock. This course examines the types of reactions and symptoms suffered by those who experience food allergies, in addition to detailing the foods that cause these reactions. Eating out is considered the biggest risk for food allergy sufferers, and the course looks at different dietary requirements and methods that can help reduce the risk of a person suffering an allergic reaction on your premises.

Target Audience
Restaurant managers, restaurant workers, hospitality industry workers, takeaway staff and management and anyone involved in the sale of food

Expected Duration (hours)
0.5

Lesson Objectives

Food Allergies and Intolerance (Update Available)

identify types of reaction to food and list the main symptoms of food allergies

state the common foods that cause reaction and identify types of special dietary requirements

develop a policy on helping guests make informed choices and understand ways you can help in the case of a guest suffering a serious allergic reaction

list ways of reducing the risks for food allergy sufferers associated with eating out

Course Number:
mind_02_a01_sh_enuk