Adapted Diets
School Canteens are under increasing pressure to provide a range of adapted diets for young people. These include Medical Diets, Allergy related diets and Neurodivergent requirements.
Effective provision of an adapted diet is important to both the child and their family to ensure inclusion in all aspects of school life. Adapted Diets may be specific to each individual and followed for a variety of reasons such as:
- Medically prescribed – due to coeliac disease, food allergies, food intolerance.
- Religious or cultural reasons – individuals from different ethnic origins.
- Ethical Reasons – those wishing to follow a vegan/plant-based diet.
- Additional Support Needs – Neurodivergent, those with chewing and swallowing difficulties.