picard102
Senior Member
I agree, I was hoping they would have a link to the actual report. I also agree that too many people use the allergy excuse, and as someone with family members who have life-threatening reactions, this isn't helpful.
Studies have not consistently found that these interventions lower the risk of allergic reactions or improve quality of life. Some students with food allergy feel safer in classrooms or schools where their food allergens have been prohibited. However, it can be challenging to effectively monitor and promote community adherence to such prohibitions. Some students still bring prohibited foods to school, and there are documented cases of allergic reactions to a food (peanut) occurring in schools where it is prohibited. Several panel members suggested that site-wide food prohibitions and allergen-restricted zones might contribute to reduced vigilance among students or personnel: in cases when allergic reactions to prohibited foods do occur, students or personnel might be less likely to promptly recognize and treat the reaction if they mistakenly believe the foods are not present.
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