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How Peanuts Meet Today’s School Nutrition Challenges

Now that we’re entering the third pandemic year, K-12 is stretched to the limit with supply chain issues, staffing shortages and rising food prices. School nutrition experts Dayle Hayes, MS, RD, and Jeanne Reilly, NDTR, SNS talk about overcoming obstacles, how and why peanuts and peanut butter are essential in these trying times and how to manage this common allergen in a school setting.

May 25, 2023
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Why Peanut Butter Matters for Schools

School nutrition pros have many factors to consider when making menu decisions, from acceptability and nutrition to value and versatility. Learn why peanut foods are important for school nutrition programs from Marietta City Schools Nutrition Director Cindy Culver, RDN, and Sherry Coleman Collins, MS, RDN, LD.

May 25, 2023
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Best Practices for Handling Food Allergens in School Foodservice

Registered dietitian nutritionist and chef Garrett Berdan and food allergy expert Sherry Coleman Collins, MS, RDN, LD, share tips for effectively managing food allergens in K-12 school foodservice.

May 25, 2023
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Preventing Peanut Allergy

The research is in—you can take action and help your child avoid a peanut allergy. New government guidelines encourage parents to introduce peanut foods to their infant as early as 4-6 months -depending on the child's risk- to prevent a peanut allergy. This animated video will help you understand the new guidelines, determine your child's risk and provides easy, baby-friendly recipes for you to try.

May 17, 2023
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How to Safely Serve Peanut Butter in Schools

Peanut foods and other allergens, like milk, eggs, and fish, are served safely in schools every day. Sherry Coleman Collins, registered dietitian nutritionist, food allergy expert and former school nutrition professional, shares the steps to consider to reduce risk, keep children with food allergy safer and provide nutritious, affordable, and delicious options with peanut ingredients to students without peanut allergy.

May 25, 2023
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An Allergist Addresses Common Peanut Allergy Myths

Can a person with a peanut allergy be near someone eating peanut foods? Are peanuts the only food that can cause a serious reaction? Pediatric allergist, researcher and food allergy parent Michael Pistiner addresses these questions and other common misconceptions about peanuts in schools.

May 25, 2023
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Preparing Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches in School Foodservice

Making PB&Js, while preventing cross-contact of food allergens, is made simple with these step-by-step instructions from registered dietitians and foodservice professionals.

May 25, 2023