Nut Free Environment

Dear Families,

FitKids Academy is a nut free environment. Please be sure that you do not pack anything containing peanuts or tree nuts for your child’s lunch or snack. Common nuts include, but are not limited to, almonds, cashews, chestnuts, hazelnuts, macadamias, peanuts, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios and walnuts. Coconut is not considered a nut and is acceptable to send. Check all food items (bread, granola bars, cereal, etc.) before sending it in with your child. If packaging says, “Processed in a factory that also processes peanuts/tree nuts,” that is fine; do not send in items that state, “May contain peanuts/tree nuts.

Thank you for your cooperation with this matter. If you have questions or concerns, please bring them to our attention. To help ease the transition to a nut free environment, here is a list of substitutes for peanut butter and nuts:

• Sunflower seed butter or soy nut butter can be substituted for peanut butter. Seed-based butters from sesame seeds are another viable option. • Hummus is another substitute for peanut and other nut butters. It’s made of chickpeas and is a good source of protein. • Pine nut free pesto that is made with sunflower, pumpkin, or other types of seeds. • Tanabar – As a snacking alternative, these chewy, all-natural granola bars from Vermont Nut- Free live up to the name. In addition to being free of tree nuts, they are also free of sesame, coconut and gluten, too.

I have read the Nut Free Environment policy presented by FitKids Academy and understand that my child’s lunch/snack is required to be nut free.

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