SNA Special Dietary Needs & Accommodations 2

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT among the 'Big 9' major food allergens recognized by the FDA?

Accepted Answer

Corn

Answer

Tree nuts

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Fish

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Wheat

Question 2

Epinephrine auto-injectors (EpiPens) are the first-line emergency treatment for which condition in a school cafeteria setting?

Accepted Answer

Anaphylaxis from a severe allergic reaction

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Severe hypoglycemia in a diabetic student

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Choking due to food aspiration

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Foodborne illness symptoms

Question 3

A student has Type 1 diabetes and an IEP. What is the school nutrition program's primary responsibility regarding meal service?

Accepted Answer

Coordinate with the healthcare team and follow the individualized meal plan documented in the medical diet statement

Answer

Administer insulin injections before every meal

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Refuse service until blood glucose is within a normal range

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Automatically substitute all carbohydrates with protein alternatives

Question 4

What must a school nutrition program do upon receiving a student's medical diet statement?

Accepted Answer

Review, document, communicate to all relevant staff, and create an individualized meal plan

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Implement changes immediately without review

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Forward it directly to the principal's office for filing only

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Notify USDA's Food and Nutrition Service within 24 hours

Question 5

Which milk substitution is appropriate under the National School Lunch Program for a student whose medical diet statement documents lactose intolerance?

Accepted Answer

Lactose-free cow's milk

Answer

Flavored almond milk

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Apple juice

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Carbonated water with added calcium

Question 6

Which practice is most effective in preventing cross-contact for a student with a severe peanut allergy?

Accepted Answer

Using color-coded utensils and dedicated preparation surfaces for allergen-free meals

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Cooking all peanut-containing foods in a separate building

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Requiring all students to declare their allergies to the cashier daily

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Serving the allergic student last to minimize exposure time

Question 7

Under USDA guidance, who may authorize mandatory meal substitutions for a student with a disability?

Accepted Answer

A licensed healthcare professional such as a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant

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The school principal or district superintendent

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A registered dietitian employed by the school district

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The student's parent or legal guardian