Join Dr Helen and Specialist Paediatric Dietitian Lucy Upton as they discuss Meal Planning for children with Multiple Food Allergies.

This session focuses on how to create balanced, nutritious, and allergen-safe meal plans for children with multiple food allergies. Participants will gain insights into the essential nutrients children need, particularly when multiple allergens are restricted. The session will cover strategies for adapting family meals to meet the dietary needs of children with allergies while ensuring that meals remain varied, enjoyable, and nutritionally complete.

Key Topics:

1. Essential Food Groups & Nutrients for Children with Multiple Food Allergies

• Identifying key nutrients (protein, healthy fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals) and how to ensure children get these from allergen-free sources.
• Addressing common nutrient deficiencies (e.g., calcium, iron, Vitamin D) and alternative foods to provide these nutrients.

2. Adapting Family Meals for Allergy Inclusion

• Practical strategies for modifying family recipes to suit children's specific allergies.
• Ensuring family meals remain inclusive and easy for everyone to enjoy without feeling restricted.
• Tips for making allergy-friendly substitutions 

3. Live Review of a Food Diary (If you'd like to volunteer, drop us a message - Lucy will look and review this live, and provide some support, reassurance and advice)

4. Dietary Diversification & Adding Variety

• Creative ways to diversify the child’s diet to avoid food monotony and improve acceptance of new foods.
• Encouraging a wide range of safe foods to promote long-term health and well-being.