The Intolerant Diner
NUTRITION
Dorothy Richmond
DOROTHY DIETITIAN
A great part of Christmas and the
holiday season is catching up with
family and friends, sharing dishes and
eating out - at restaurants and other
social / festive gatherings.
Eating out with a food allergy or food
intolerance requires planning on the
part of consumers and restaurateurs.
Food allergy is mostly associated with
seafood, wheat and sesame and is
found nowadays in adults and not just
children.
and child based sporting facilities.
Food allergy reactions associated with
particular food service facilities will
also be reported in a standardised way,
much as a food poisoning incident.
With a host of tertiary qualifications
aligned to status as an Accredited
Practising Dietitian, I can assist you
with specific information regarding
eating out with a food allergy or
intolerance.
Having worked extensively in
association with the food
and hospitality industry, I
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can advise restaurants
Christmas time
on
meeting
their
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customer expectations
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in relation to food
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allergen management
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to this effect.
Eating out with teenagers
requires particular care as
this group tend to take
risks.
Whether eating in a
restaurant, coffee shop,
an airline or on a cruise,
communication
needs
to take place between the
diner and the kitchen.
In the past, diners have been wary
about eating out … but this is about to
change.
Above all, patrons must be
fair to restaurants and to ensure
that they declare their allergy at the
time of reserving the booking.
In 2017, standards will be increasingly
enforced to allow a more consistent
approach in the food service sector and
in the food industry.
And on a final note - there is a vast
difference between food allergy and
food intolerance. A food allergy is an
adverse reaction to foods that involves
the immune system.
This National Allergy Strategy will also
engage the childcare industry, schools
So until next year, I wish you a very
merry Christmas and a happy new year.
Cairns City - Smithfield - Manunda - Edmonton - Mareeba - Port Douglas - Mossman - Innisfail
Available for expert food and dietetic advice at a location near you
GP referrals and personal referrals for you and your families needs
Book an appointment with Dorothy today!
07 4033 2773
0488 096 110
visit www.dorothydietitian.com.au
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