{"id":2382,"date":"2023-06-29T15:28:41","date_gmt":"2023-06-29T12:28:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.porvoo.fi\/ateria-ja-puhtauspalvelut\/?page_id=2382"},"modified":"2025-05-27T09:48:15","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T06:48:15","slug":"information-about-special-diets","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.porvoo.fi\/ateria-ja-puhtauspalvelut\/en\/food-service\/information-about-special-diets\/","title":{"rendered":"Information about special diets"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-page-hero mt-4 mx-auto mb-gutter md:pb-gutter md:mb-double-gutter overflow-y-hidden md:overflow-y-visible\">\n  <div class=\"2xl:container mx-auto md:px-gutter flex flex-wrap items-start relative overflow-hidden md:overflow-visible\">\n    <div class=\"w-full md:w-3\/5 py-gutter px-double-gutter mr-gutter md:mr-0 md:px-gutter md:p-16 lg:px-20 relative z-20 text-white bg-dark-blue\">\n      <div class=\"mb-half-gutter\">\n        <?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"text-white\">\n        <h1 class=\"font-heading font-bold text-4xl md:text-5xl \">Information about special diets<\/h1>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"mt-half-gutter max-w-prose\">\n        \n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"w-full md:w-2\/5 relative z-10 md:mt-gutter flex\">\n      <div class=\"w-full text-dark-blue py-gutter px-double-gutter md:px-gutter md:p-16 lg:px-20\">\n        <div>\n                          <ul class=\"mt-4 space-y-1\">\n                      <li>\n              <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.porvoo.fi\/app\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/05\/Ilmoitus-erityisruokavaliosta.pdf\"       target=\"\" class=\"flex items-center space-x-2 hover:underline\">\n          <svg role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Ladattava tiedosto\" aria-hidden=\"false\" class=\"w-4 h-4 flex-shrink-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"arrow-to-bottom-regular_svg__svg-inline--fa arrow-to-bottom-regular_svg__fa-arrow-to-bottom arrow-to-bottom-regular_svg__fa-w-12\" data-icon=\"arrow-to-bottom\" data-prefix=\"far\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n  <path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"m348.5 232.1-148 148.4c-4.7 4.7-12.3 4.7-17 0l-148-148.4c-4.7-4.7-4.7-12.3 0-17l19.6-19.6c4.8-4.8 12.5-4.7 17.1.2l93.7 97.1V44c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h28c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v248.8l93.7-97.1c4.7-4.8 12.4-4.9 17.1-.2l19.6 19.6c4.9 4.7 4.9 12.3.2 17zM372 428H12c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v28c0 6.6 5.4 12 12 12h360c6.6 0 12-5.4 12-12v-28c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12z\"\/>\n<\/svg>        <span>\n      Notification form for special diets\n    <\/span>\n  <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"absolute top-gutter w-full md:w-3\/6 h-full overflow-hidden left-gutter md:left-auto md:right-0 }}\">\n      <div class=\"absolute inset-0 bg-sky-blue opacity-20 md:right-gutter\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n                <div class='wp-block-paragraph my-gutter px-gutter mx-auto'>\n                    <div class='prose md:prose-md mx-auto'>\n                        \n<p>The basic food that is offered in schools and day-care centres run by Porvoo City is lactose and gluten-free (except on days when pasta is offered as the basic food as it contains gluten). The basic food is suitable for most of the students and children in day-care.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            \n\n\n                <div class='wp-block-paragraph my-gutter px-gutter mx-auto'>\n                    <div class='prose md:prose-md mx-auto'>\n                        \n<p>The purpose of the school lunch and lunch in day-care centres is to support the growth and development of students and children. It is also important to develop one\u2019s taste and eating habits.  A medical certificate is always required with diseases that are treated with a diet.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            \n\n\n                <div class='wp-block-paragraph my-gutter px-gutter mx-auto'>\n                    <div class='prose md:prose-md mx-auto'>\n                        \n<p>A medical certificate for celiac disease or diabetes are valid on a permanent basis.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            \n\n\n                <div class='wp-block-paragraph my-gutter px-gutter mx-auto'>\n                    <div class='prose md:prose-md mx-auto'>\n                        \n<p>Clear and unambiguous dietary instructions are to make sure that the special diet is suitable and safe for the person who eats it.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            \n\n\n                <div class='wp-block-heading mb-gutter mt-20 px-gutter mx-auto'>\n                    <div class='font-heading font-bold prose md:prose-md mx-auto'>\n                        \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notification of special diets (schools)<\/h2>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            \n\n\n                <div class='wp-block-paragraph my-gutter px-gutter mx-auto'>\n                    <div class='prose md:prose-md mx-auto'>\n                        \n<p>The school nurse evaluates the need for a medical certificate or writes a certificate for the kitchen. The nurse informs the central kitchen and service kitchen of the necessary diet.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            \n\n\n                <div class='wp-block-heading mb-gutter mt-20 px-gutter mx-auto'>\n                    <div class='font-heading font-bold prose md:prose-md mx-auto'>\n                        \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notification of special diets (daycare centres)<\/h2>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            \n\n\n                <div class='wp-block-paragraph my-gutter px-gutter mx-auto'>\n                    <div class='prose md:prose-md mx-auto'>\n                        \n<p>The medical certificate is given to the director of the daycare centre who will then order the needed special diet from food services. The parents also provide a copy of the certificate to the nurse at the guidance centre.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            \n\n\n                <div class='wp-block-heading mb-gutter mt-20 px-gutter mx-auto'>\n                    <div class='font-heading font-bold prose md:prose-md mx-auto'>\n                        \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notification practice in special diets for adults<\/h2>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            \n\n\n                <div class='wp-block-paragraph my-gutter px-gutter mx-auto'>\n                    <div class='prose md:prose-md mx-auto'>\n                        \n<p>A person who needs a special diet fills out the form for it and sends it to the service kitchen and presents the medical certificate that the diet is based on. You do not need to leave a medical certificate in the kitchen. The service kitchen will order food according to the diet based on the information in the form.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            \n\n\n                <div class='wp-block-heading mb-gutter mt-20 px-gutter mx-auto'>\n                    <div class='font-heading-2 prose md:prose-md mx-auto'>\n                        \n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notification form for special diets:<\/h3>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-link my-gutter px-gutter mx-auto\">\n  <div class=\"max-w-prose mx-auto\">\n    <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.porvoo.fi\/app\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/05\/Ilmoitus-erityisruokavaliosta.pdf\"       target=\"\" class=\"flex items-center space-x-2 font-bold text-blue hover:text-near-black-blue\">\n          <svg role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Ladattava tiedosto\" aria-hidden=\"false\" class=\"w-4 h-4 flex-shrink-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"arrow-to-bottom-regular_svg__svg-inline--fa arrow-to-bottom-regular_svg__fa-arrow-to-bottom arrow-to-bottom-regular_svg__fa-w-12\" data-icon=\"arrow-to-bottom\" data-prefix=\"far\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n  <path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"m348.5 232.1-148 148.4c-4.7 4.7-12.3 4.7-17 0l-148-148.4c-4.7-4.7-4.7-12.3 0-17l19.6-19.6c4.8-4.8 12.5-4.7 17.1.2l93.7 97.1V44c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h28c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v248.8l93.7-97.1c4.7-4.8 12.4-4.9 17.1-.2l19.6 19.6c4.9 4.7 4.9 12.3.2 17zM372 428H12c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v28c0 6.6 5.4 12 12 12h360c6.6 0 12-5.4 12-12v-28c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12z\"\/>\n<\/svg>        <span>\n      Notification form for special diets\n    <\/span>\n  <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n                <div class='wp-block-heading mb-gutter mt-20 px-gutter mx-auto'>\n                    <div class='font-heading font-bold prose md:prose-md mx-auto'>\n                        \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diets based on ethical beliefs<\/h2>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            \n\n\n                <div class='wp-block-paragraph my-gutter px-gutter mx-auto'>\n                    <div class='prose md:prose-md mx-auto'>\n                        \n<p>If the child follows a diet based on ethical beliefs, schools should be noticed one academic year at a time. Diet notifications for the academic year starting on 11.8.2025 must be submitted by 15 July 2025<strong>.<\/strong> Diets based on ethical beliefs include vegetarian, vegan and pork-free diets.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            \n\n\n                <div class='wp-block-paragraph my-gutter px-gutter mx-auto'>\n                    <div class='prose md:prose-md mx-auto'>\n                        \n<p>Diet notification by e-mail. In the mail, state the name of the child, the school, the class and whether they will attend any afternoon club.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            \n\n\n                <div class='wp-block-paragraph my-gutter px-gutter mx-auto'>\n                    <div class='prose md:prose-md mx-auto'>\n                        \n<p><a href=\"mailto:kasvis.ruokavalio@porvoo.fi\">kasvis.ruokavalio@porvoo.fi<\/a> (vegetarian)<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            \n\n\n                <div class='wp-block-paragraph my-gutter px-gutter mx-auto'>\n                    <div class='prose md:prose-md mx-auto'>\n                        \n<p><a href=\"mailto:vegaani.ruokavalio@porvoo.fi\">vegaani.ruokavalio@porvoo.fi<\/a> (vegan)<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            \n\n\n                <div class='wp-block-paragraph my-gutter px-gutter mx-auto'>\n                    <div class='prose md:prose-md mx-auto'>\n                        \n<p><a href=\"mailto:sianlihaton.ruokavalio@porvoo.fi\">sianlihaton.ruokavalio@porvoo.fi<\/a> (pork-free)<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            \n\n\n                <div class='wp-block-heading mb-gutter mt-20 px-gutter mx-auto'>\n                    <div class='font-heading font-bold prose md:prose-md mx-auto'>\n                        \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lactose intolerance<\/h2>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            \n\n\n                <div class='wp-block-paragraph my-gutter px-gutter mx-auto'>\n                    <div class='prose md:prose-md mx-auto'>\n                        \n<p>Lactose intolerance is rare with children under school age. It concerns lactase enzyme deficiency and causes malabsorption of lactose. This is not a disease but an inherited character. The malabsorption of lactose becomes evident only after approximately the age of five. It is always important to find the cause of a child\u2019s stomach symptoms in order to avoid unnecessary restrictions. The information about the lactose intolerance is needed in order to be able to provide a lactose free milk drink to the child to drink with food.<br><\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            \n\n\n                <div class='wp-block-heading mb-gutter mt-20 px-gutter mx-auto'>\n                    <div class='font-heading font-bold prose md:prose-md mx-auto'>\n                        \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clinical nutritional products and other food supplements prescribed by a doctor<\/h2>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            \n\n\n                <div class='wp-block-paragraph my-gutter px-gutter mx-auto'>\n                    <div class='prose md:prose-md mx-auto'>\n                        \n<p>The diners or their parents bring the kitchen any clinical nutritional, or comparable products, and other individual brands prescribed by a doctor. These are reimbursed to the client in accordance with the Health Insurance Act (364\/63).<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            \n\n\n                <div class='wp-block-heading mb-gutter mt-20 px-gutter mx-auto'>\n                    <div class='font-heading font-bold prose md:prose-md mx-auto'>\n                        \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Food allergies<\/h2>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            \n\n\n                <div class='wp-block-heading mb-gutter mt-20 px-gutter mx-auto'>\n                    <div class='font-heading-2 prose md:prose-md mx-auto'>\n                        \n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) or a central food ingredient<\/h3>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            \n\n\n                <div class='wp-block-paragraph my-gutter px-gutter mx-auto'>\n                    <div class='prose md:prose-md mx-auto'>\n                        \n<p>Milk, egg, wheat, fish and nuts are the most common causes of severe allergic reactions. Nutritionally central food is replaced with other food that is suitable for the diner. The diet is based on the doctor\u2019s diagnosis and medical certificate. A medical certificate is needed for all articles of food that cause severe allergic reactions, even if they would not be replaced with other products. If the diet is particularly restricted a personal meal plan is added to the information. The school must be informed about the use of an adrenalin injection (Epinephrine injection) and about the treatment of the diner in case he or she accidentally eats the food that is to be avoided.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            \n\n\n                <div class='wp-block-heading mb-gutter mt-20 px-gutter mx-auto'>\n                    <div class='font-heading-2 prose md:prose-md mx-auto'>\n                        \n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mild symptoms that pass on their own<\/h3>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            \n\n\n                <div class='wp-block-paragraph my-gutter px-gutter mx-auto'>\n                    <div class='prose md:prose-md mx-auto'>\n                        \n<p>If the food causes mild symptoms, it will be taken into account in the dining situation by moving aside the food in question. In this case there is no need for a special diet or a medical certificate. Uncooked vegetables (tomatoes, carrot, apple) and fruits are typically foods that cause symptoms such as itching of the mouth or a raised, itchy red rash (urticarial). This is especially the case amongst those who are allergic to birch pollen or have an atopic eczema. Usually, vegetables that cause mild symptoms are suitable when cooked.<br>Allergies to additives or spices are very rare and a mildly seasoned food is usually suitable for people with allergies. It is important for a child to learn how to have a balanced diet. The more foods that are avoided, the more difficult it is to put together a nutritionally balanced diet. A small intake of vegetables, fruits and berries lessens the intake of vitamins and essential minerals and can predispose to putting on weight.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-link my-gutter px-gutter mx-auto\">\n  <div class=\"max-w-prose mx-auto\">\n    <a  href=\"http:\/\/www.kaypahoito.fi\/web\/kh\/potilaalle\/suositus?id=khp00048u0026suositusid=hoi50026\"       target=\"\" class=\"flex items-center space-x-2 font-bold text-blue hover:text-near-black-blue\">\n          <svg role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Ulkopuolinen linkki\" aria-hidden=\"false\" class=\"w-4 h-4 flex-shrink-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"external-link-regular_svg__svg-inline--fa external-link-regular_svg__fa-external-link external-link-regular_svg__fa-w-16\" data-icon=\"external-link\" data-prefix=\"far\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n  <path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M497.6 0 334.4.17a14.4 14.4 0 0 0-14.4 14.4v33.31a14.4 14.4 0 0 0 14.69 14.4l73.63-2.72 2.06 2.06-278.86 278.87a12 12 0 0 0 0 17l23 23a12 12 0 0 0 17 0l278.86-278.87 2.06 2.06-2.72 73.63a14.4 14.4 0 0 0 14.4 14.69h33.31a14.4 14.4 0 0 0 14.4-14.4L512 14.4A14.4 14.4 0 0 0 497.6 0ZM432 288h-16a16 16 0 0 0-16 16v154a6 6 0 0 1-6 6H54a6 6 0 0 1-6-6V118a6 6 0 0 1 6-6h154a16 16 0 0 0 16-16V80a16 16 0 0 0-16-16H48a48 48 0 0 0-48 48v352a48 48 0 0 0 48 48h352a48 48 0 0 0 48-48V304a16 16 0 0 0-16-16Z\"\/>\n<\/svg>        <span>\n      Food allergies (children)\n    <\/span>\n  <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-link my-gutter px-gutter mx-auto\">\n  <div class=\"max-w-prose mx-auto\">\n    <a  href=\"http:\/\/www.allergia.fi\/\"       target=\"\" class=\"flex items-center space-x-2 font-bold text-blue hover:text-near-black-blue\">\n          <svg role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Ulkopuolinen linkki\" aria-hidden=\"false\" class=\"w-4 h-4 flex-shrink-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"external-link-regular_svg__svg-inline--fa external-link-regular_svg__fa-external-link external-link-regular_svg__fa-w-16\" data-icon=\"external-link\" data-prefix=\"far\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n  <path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M497.6 0 334.4.17a14.4 14.4 0 0 0-14.4 14.4v33.31a14.4 14.4 0 0 0 14.69 14.4l73.63-2.72 2.06 2.06-278.86 278.87a12 12 0 0 0 0 17l23 23a12 12 0 0 0 17 0l278.86-278.87 2.06 2.06-2.72 73.63a14.4 14.4 0 0 0 14.4 14.69h33.31a14.4 14.4 0 0 0 14.4-14.4L512 14.4A14.4 14.4 0 0 0 497.6 0ZM432 288h-16a16 16 0 0 0-16 16v154a6 6 0 0 1-6 6H54a6 6 0 0 1-6-6V118a6 6 0 0 1 6-6h154a16 16 0 0 0 16-16V80a16 16 0 0 0-16-16H48a48 48 0 0 0-48 48v352a48 48 0 0 0 48 48h352a48 48 0 0 0 48-48V304a16 16 0 0 0-16-16Z\"\/>\n<\/svg>        <span>\n      A guide to children&#039;s food allergies\n    <\/span>\n  <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n                <div class='wp-block-heading mb-gutter mt-20 px-gutter mx-auto'>\n                    <div class='font-heading font-bold prose md:prose-md mx-auto'>\n                        \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Changes in a special diet<\/h2>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            \n\n\n                <div class='wp-block-paragraph my-gutter px-gutter mx-auto'>\n                    <div class='prose md:prose-md mx-auto'>\n                        \n<p>When it comes to food allergies the medical certificate is valid only for a year at a time (except foods that cause anaphylaxis) as food allergies often disappear as children grow. The goal is that by the time the child reaches school age the limitations have been appropriately lifted. Food restrictions will be lifted according to instructions by the attending physician.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The basic food that is offered in schools and day-care centres run by Porvoo City is lactose and gluten-free (except on days when pasta is offered as the basic food as it contains gluten). The basic food is suitable for most of the students and children in day-care. 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