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[quote=Anonymous]Here are some facts on nut allergies and part of the reason schools try to keep nuts out of the classroom.  This is from the Loudoun county Parent Handbook

Peanut allergy doubled in children over a five-year period (1997-2002) (Sicherer, et al. 2003)

Fatal food anaphylaxis is most often caused by peanuts (50-62 percent) and tree nuts (15-30 percent) (Keet and Wood, 2007).

Keeping the unnecessary food out of schools and all food out of the classroom would provide many students with food allergies a safe and worry-free environment in which to learn. If a child is spending time anxious about having a reaction, or suffering from constant low level contact reactions, how can he/she possibly focus on learning to his/her best ability?

If a student brings a restricted food for snack time to the classroom, the teacher will ensure that there are proper procedures as identified in the IHCP to manage that snack. All students should be encouraged to eat healthy snacks, such as fruits and vegetables. Food containing allergens should not be consumed in classrooms of students with food allergies.

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