SNA Special Dietary Needs & Accommodations

Question 1

What document is required from a licensed healthcare professional to mandate meal accommodations for a student with a disability in a school nutrition program?

Accepted Answer

Medical diet statement

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Parent/guardian written request

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School nurse referral form

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IEP documentation from the school psychologist

Question 2

Which food allergen was most recently added to the FDA's list of major food allergens, making it the ninth recognized allergen?

Accepted Answer

Sesame

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Peanuts

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Tree nuts

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Shellfish

Question 3

What is the key distinction between cross-contact and cross-contamination in a school food service setting?

Accepted Answer

Cross-contamination involves biological hazards; cross-contact refers specifically to allergen transfer

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Cross-contact involves biological hazards; cross-contamination involves allergens

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They are interchangeable terms for the same food safety hazard

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Cross-contact only applies to raw meats; cross-contamination applies to produce

Question 4

A student has been diagnosed with celiac disease. Which protein must be completely excluded from their school meals?

Accepted Answer

Gluten

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Casein

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Lactose

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Fructose

Question 5

Under USDA regulations, when a student has a non-disabling food intolerance, what is the school nutrition program's obligation?

Accepted Answer

May but is not required to make meal substitutions

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Must provide free substitutions immediately upon parent request

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Must refer the student to the school nurse for evaluation first

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Must deny service until a medical statement is filed

Question 6

Which federal law primarily governs a school's obligation to provide meal accommodations for students with qualifying disabilities?

Accepted Answer

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act / ADA

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IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)

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FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)

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Title IX of the Education Amendments

Question 7

When reviewing a student's medical diet statement, what should the school nutrition specialist verify first?

Accepted Answer

Confirming the statement is signed by a licensed healthcare professional and contains all required information

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Contacting the student's insurance provider for confirmation

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Posting the allergy alert in the kitchen immediately

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Ordering substitute ingredients before implementing the plan