2 student response to each 2 students

Be sure to respond to at least 2 other students.

Beverly May Rebultan

Food Allergies

Food allergies is a dangerous and unpleasant response to immune system that occurs after eating a certain food. It is common in infants and young children, that is commonly resolved in adulthood . The most common food allergy comes from milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, wheat and soy products. Common sites are the mouth ( may experience swelling) , lips or tongue (itchy and tingly) ,digestive tract (vomiting, diarrhea or stomach cramps), skin (rashes or hives) and the airways (wheezing or breathing problems) ,severe symptoms or life threatening reaction can occur known as anaphylaxis .Symptoms develop within minutes to hours after eating the offending food. Food Allergy can be confused with food tolerance ,is a less serious condition and does not involve the immune system that may include constipation, gas ,bloating, dizziness and difficulty sleeping. To avoid allergic reactions, it can be helpful to label the food in your pantry and refrigerator with "safe" and "unsafe" to ensure everyone which foods to eat, it is also safe to store foods  in a separate shelves or cabinet, if your child has allergy to milk, use a specific cup that can be used at home or when going outside. To avoid cross contamination wash hands and clean all surfaces especially countertops when you prepare your food and use utensils once when cooking or preparing food. Most of restaurants now includes descriptions of the ingredients on their menu and with their educated staff you can address any concern that you may have. Knowing what food to eat and what to avoid and being prepared on what to do if allergic reaction happens can benefit anyone to avoid any serious complications.

www.mayoclinic.org

Weight loss remedies

Changes in lifestyle and health habits are helpful tips to loose weight. According to mayoclinic.org ,there are strategies for success in weight loss. Make a commitment , be sure that you are committed to make permanent change and you know the right reason for those change, set a start date for your diet. Stay motivated and focused during the moment of temptation on eating foods that can add to your weight, find people that can support you, that will motivate, encourage you to be positive and not to sabotage you, people that can listen and can spend time with you to do exercise and plan a healthy diet. Another thing to consider is setting a realistic goals, ideally losing 1 to 2 pounds a week, you need to burn 500 to 1,000 calories by doing low calorie diet and exercise. Eat enough servings of fruits and vegetables, eat whole grains instead of refined grains ,consume moderate amounts of healthy fats ,reduce intake of sugar and choose low fat dairy products and consume moderate amount of lean meat and poultry. Regular physical activity can help burn excess fat , can help reduce chronic disease, healthy physical and mental health, can help in relaxation and better sleep.

www.mayoclinic.org ,www.healthline.com

Culinary Institute of America

The Culinary Institute of America together with number of foundations, associations and companies has a goal of discovering flavors and menu strategies to increase the availability and acceptance of healthy foods in schools. They meet annually and work together on potential solutions to expand healthy and delicious menu options. The website also provides variety of nutritious recipes and includes also the nutritional content for each recipe. An article on "persuading kids to become good eaters" by Claudia Zapanta ( June 2, 2012), to get kids become good eaters, get them involve in food preparation, which includes shopping ,gardening , and cooking, serve at least one food that they already know and try to introduce new foods slowly, have them expand and encourage them to try something new.

www.healthykids.ciachef.edu

Lorenzo Bettencourt

Weight Loss Strategies

The Mayo Clinic website lists 6 strategies to help in weight loss and getting an ideal and healthy weight. The first step listed is to simply make a commitment. Staying steadfast and strong mentally is a major part of losing weight. You have to have the drive and the motivation to go through with it, fully realizing that you will indeed to make sacrifices along the way. Following up on this, the second step also has to do with the self, and that step is finding a motivation. Whether it's because a vacation is coming up or you are simply tired with how you look and want to look and feel better, having a motive and reason is imperative to going through with your weight loss. The third step described is to set realistic goals. You don't want your goals to be too difficult to reach or too outlandish so you won't risk losing motivation along the way. It's suggested that losing 1-2 pounds a week is a good average.  The next strategy is to enjoy eating healthier. Many people get discouraged about losing weight because they won't get to enjoy eating food that is unhealthy but tastes really good. While sacrifices will indeed have to be made, many foods that are healthier (plant based or grain based) are delicious alternatives and gives people a chance to broaden their palette when it comes to food. A fifth strategy stresses the importance of exercise and being active overall. Even if it's not normal exercise such as lifting weights or doing push ups, even doing something as taking a walk can be very helpful. It's recommended that we get at least 30 minutes of some type of physical activity 5 days a week. Finally, the article advises that you change your perspective. More often than not, when people have lost weight and reached their goal, they stay on track for a little while and then go right back to their old habits and often find themselves regaining the weight they lost. The article stresses that maintaining a healthy weight should be a way of life, and that balance is key. While one doesn't have to go to such extreme lengths to maintain a good weight like they would while they're trying to lose weight, it's still important they keep the good habits they acquired from it. This includes the physical activity, eating healthier alternatives, and always being ready to conquer their next realistic goal. 

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/in-depth/weight-loss/art-20047752