At School: School can be a challenge for children on a strict DAN! diet. Parents need to be aware that they are responsible for: (a) requesting modification of their child's meals, if appropriate; and (b) providing the school system with a doctor's statement certifying their child's disability and describing the child's special dietary needs. If officials at the school are not familiar with these regulations, parents should contact their State school food service director, who is usually employed by the State education agency. You have legal rights; Federal laws require schools to support students' medically necessary diets. Under the USDA's Section 504 and child nutrition regulations, schools participating in federal school meal programs are required to make a reasonable effort to provide, at no extra charge, special meals to students whose diets are restricted due to their disabilities [7 CFR Section 15b.26(d)(1)].
Source: Educators and Diets by Tami Giles
Eating Out: Check back soon as we hope to include a list of local restaurants that offer GFCF selections.
Book Suggestions:
- The Essential Gluten-Free Restaurant Guide (3rd edition) by Triumph Dining
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