Upon completion of this module the student should be able to:
1. Identify the most common food allergens.
2. Differentiate between food allergy and food intolerance.
3. Describe the symptoms and management of food allergies.
4. Identify testing that is used to diagnose and confirm food allergies.
5. Name the most common food offenders and their expected symptoms.
6. Explain how nutritional status is affected by food allergies.
7. Educate children and their caregivers about the management of allergies while maintaining adequate nutrition.
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