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5th Grade S.S. (Issue 1)Fighting Foods
December 4, 2013
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5th Grade S.S. (Issue 1)Fighting Foods
December 4, 2013
Allergy or Intolerance: What’s the Difference?By Editor Mocha Latte
To learn more about being good citizens in our communities and serving our neighbors, our class has been studying food allergies. We hope you enjoy reading our magazine! To subscribe and receive a copy of our next issue, return the square on the back to Room 7 or any 5th grader.
Do you have a food allergy? If not, you probably know someone else who does. A true food allergy reaction usually happens soon after eating the food. You might have itchy skin or difficulty breathing (Martin).
Some people have food intolerances, which is not exactly the same as a food allergy. You may feel fine immediately after eating a food that your digestive system does not tolerate well, but later in the day you may have an upset stomach or a headache (Martin).
Because many people do not understand this difference, those of us with food intolerances may need to call them food allergies to communicate clearly with others.
Martin, Laura J., M.D. “Food Allergy, or Something Else?” WebMD. 25 Oct. 2012. Web. 15 Nov. 2013.
Each of us chose one common allergen. Then we counted how many things we eat (or use) on a daily basis that include that allergen. Here is a chart of the results.
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The Advice Column
Q: My friend has a food allergy, how can I help?A: You can clean yourself and wash your hands so your friend won’t have a reaction.
Q: I think I have a food allergy, what should I do?A: If you have a bad reaction you should get help.
I would like to talk about food allergies. These are the United States most common food allergies.• NUTS• EGGS• MILK• SOY• WHEATSeafood and shellfish can also cause a serious reaction.
Get The Specifics.Find out what foods your friend is allergic to. Find out what the symptoms of a reaction are. Many symptoms are immediatea rash, a tingling in the tongue or mouth.
Don’t Share Food.So that turkey sandwich you made on the counter next to your brothers PB&J could spell trouble for your friend.
Song Recommendation “Jesus Loves Me”
O.k. I know what you are thinking. “Jesus Loves Me” is a little kid song. I’m not disagreeing, but if you look at the words you’ll see that this song is God’s way of telling you that He loves you. So maybe it is not a kiddy song.
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Picnic Fun for Everyone: Simple Ways to Protect Yourself and Your FriendsBy Guest Editor Allergen Annie
I don’t know about you but I sure love a good picnic in the park! Sunny weather. Fresh air. The playground. Oh! The playground right there, available for nearly endless fun. What if you had a food allergy? Would you pack a safe lunch? Yes. Would you run fearlessly towards the monkey bars? Probably not. Those with Food Allergies know that allergens are everywhere! Those with Food Allergies know that even though the park can be fun, it can also be a place where peanut butter was smeared on the slide or a milky ice cream dripped under foot. I have some basic tips for how even those without Food Allergies can help make sure the playground is a fun place for everyone.
Eat in an appropriate place. You can eat on a blanket and take it home and wash it (remember to fold it up from the outside, in so you’re not shaking the food crumbs on the ground). Many parks and playgrounds have areas where you can eat at a table nearby. Kids with Food Allergies know to be careful of these food areas. It’s a logical place for food to be so they are used to being extra careful in these areas.
Know that all foods can be hazardous. Even though you’re not eating cheese or a peanut butter sandwich, you may still be eating someone else’s allergen. The top allergens can hide in the most unexpected places! Did you know there is Milk in NonDairy Creamer? There is Soy in almost all cookies and crackers. There is milk in most lunch meats and breads. There is corn in almost everything that is very very sweet because of Corn Syrup. Also, even if you do avoid the top allergens, many people are allergic to other things you would never guess. Rice, Green Beans, Sweet Potatoes and Beef are just a few ingredients that might be an allergen for someone else. Allergies are tricky, they can be anywhere or anything!
Clean Up. Throw away all of your trash in an appropriate trash can. Remember to wash your hands and mouth or at least wipe them off if there is not a sink nearby. Allergens are not germs. They cannot be “killed” with sanitizer or lysol. A simple washing is the best way to clean up an allergen.
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Have fun. Play at the park. Eat a picnic lunch! Do it with consideration. You might be saving a life and not even know it. Go in Peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God!
Less Common Allergens
An Interview with Our Favorite Social Studies Teacher
Animal Lover: What are you allergic to?Editor Mocha Latte: Kiwi
Animal Lover: When did you find out?Editor Mocha Latte: In high school I had a hunch, butwhen I was 23 I found out when I was making food for aparty.
Animal Lover: How does it affect your life?Editor Mocha Latte : Not bad because there isn’t kiwi inmany things.
Animal Lover: What happens?Editor Mocha Latte: I get a very upset stomach and I amvomiting about 5 hours later.
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How do people get peanut allergies?People get peanut allergies because their bodies have a reaction to the peanut substance that they eat. Peanut allergies are usually treated by and exclusion diet and avoiding foods that may contain peanuts or any peanut substance.
Who is more susceptible to food allergies, males or females?According to the Allergen Bureau, allergies are more common in males.
Do Dogs have Allergies??
QWhat are the common signs of a food allergy?
AAnything from chronic ear inflammation to gastrointestinal problems.
QWill changing my dog’s diet trigger a food allergy?
AIf the dog has been sensitized to something in a diet then it could. There’s no way of knowing if your dog has been sensitized to an ingredient, though.
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Peanut Sniffing Pooches (and other allergies)
Many kids are affected by life threatening food allergies. Dogs can help! Dogs have a much better sense of smell than people. They can be trained to sniff out allergens in food. There are companies that train dogs to help people with food allergies. Here is some information about two of them.
I Smell Trouble Allergen Alert Dogs have allowed families to take cross country vacations, participate in social events, enjoy eating at restaurants and more! Angel Service Dogs also train service dogs for the same reason. They’ll even help with the cost if having a service dog. I learned on their website that millions of children in the United States are affected by food allergies.
Devotion: Breakfast Accident!
Bobby was cleaning his room just as his mom was making breakfast. Bobby was allergic to many things, so his mom had to be careful when making meals. After he ate, he started coughing. Then he started to get a stomach ache. He was having an allergic reaction! His mom accidentally put chocolate in the pancakes. She took Bobby to the hospital, and then they gave him medicine. After that, he felt better.
The chocolate is like sin. But God is like the medicine and cleans you of sin.
PRAYER: Dear Lord,Please help people who are sick, and who have food allergies, and have a safe rest of the day, Amen.
Questions:1 Are food allergies ever good to have?Yes and no. yes because it could harm you even without food allergies.No because you might like the food you are allergic to it and you might eat it.2 Where did food allergies come from?It came from the curse God gave Adam and Eve after they ate of the tree they were not supposed to eat of.
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How can you use what you’ve learned about food allergies to be a better citizen of the United States and of God’s kingdom here on earth?
“When I am at the park and have a snack I can wipe off/wash my hand so when I am playing on the equipment I will not get the food on my hands on the equipment.”
“I can clean up after myself so I can help people with there food allergies.”
“I could be careful when eating food so I do not…”
“I could do speeches at schools, because I had and still am experiencing food allergies and bring them hope.”
“I can wash my hands after eating.”
“I can tell people about God and how He saved us.”
“We can bring a blanket, and when we’re done we can fold up the blanket by the four corners and throw the stuff away, and do not wipe it on the ground.”
“Not eat at a store!”
“I would be clean and tell people to trust in God.”
“I can clean up very well after eating in a public place.”
“When I eat food, I can clean up my table, and clean my plate.”
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Jokes1. Guess why Noah couldn’t play cards on the ark?
2. Who was the greatest law breaker in the Bible?
3. What did Noah tell his sons when they were fishing off the ark?
4. When was coffee first mentioned in the Bible?
5. When was baseball first mentioned in the Bible?
Answers: 1. He was standing on the deck. 2. Moses because he broke all ten at once. 3. Easy on the worms we only have two. 4. Hebrews 5. In the big inning.
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Sources
http://www.istdogs.comwww.delish.com/recipefinder/creamygelatorecipeewlllwww.Catalogs.com/info/food allergieswww.teenshealth.orghttp://www.Neocate.com/blog/foodallergiesaroundtheworld/www.allergenbureau.netwww.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/peanut_allergywww.pets.webmd.com/dogs/guide/caringforadogthathasfoodallergieshttp://angelservicedogs.com/about/servicedogs/#.Ulxv6NKsh8E
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