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    This document provides a general guide to the dietary customs of several major religious faiths for children and their families. It outlines that Buddhists, Hindus, Jews, Muslims, Sikhs, Rastafarians and Seventh Day Adventists may exclude certain foods or only eat foods prepared in particular ways according to their religion. The table then lists the main dietary customs, foods to check for and avoid, and any miscellaneous considerations for each of these religious groups to help ensure their dietary restrictions are respected. Further information sources are also provided.

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    This document provides a general guide to the dietary customs of several major religious faiths for children and their families. It outlines that Buddhists, Hindus, Jews, Muslims, Sikhs, Rastafarians and Seventh Day Adventists may exclude certain foods or only eat foods prepared in particular ways according to their religion. The table then lists the main dietary customs, foods to check for and avoid, and any miscellaneous considerations for each of these religious groups to help ensure their dietary restrictions are respected. Further information sources are also provided.

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    This document provides a general guide to the dietary customs of several major religious faiths for children and their families. It outlines that Buddhists, Hindus, Jews, Muslims, Sikhs, Rastafarians and Seventh Day Adventists may exclude certain foods or only eat foods prepared in particular ways according to their religion. The table then lists the main dietary customs, foods to check for and avoid, and any miscellaneous considerations for each of these religious groups to help ensure their dietary restrictions are respected. Further information sources are also provided.

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    Guidance on foods for religious faiths

    Children and their families may exclude certain foods or only eat foods prepared or cooked in a particular way according to their religious faith.
    The table below is a general guide to food choices for specific religious groups. Fasting is common in many religions, although younger
    children tend to be exempt. Compliance with these restrictions may vary between denominations, branches or even families.
    Please do not take this as an authoritative list.

    Main dietary
    custom

    Foods to check

    Buddhist

    Hindu

    Jew

    Muslim

    Sikh

    Rastafarian

    Seventh Day
    Adventist

    Many are vegetarian

    Many are vegetarian

    Eat only kosher* beef, lamb,


    poultry and fish (with fins
    and scales)

    Eat only halal** beef, lamb,


    poultry and fish (with fins
    and scales)

    Many are vegetarian

    Many are vegetarian or


    vegan

    Many are vegetarian

    *Kosher refers to permitted foods


    that have been selected and
    prepared according to particular
    rules of the Jewish religion

    **Halal meat is from animals that


    have been killed according to
    muslim law

    Meat, poultry and fish

    Meat, poultry and fish

    Meat, poultry and fish

    Eggs

    Milk and dairy

    Eggs

    Some may be vegan

    Meat, poultry and fish

    Meat, poultry and fish

    Milk and dairy

    Eggs

    Eggs (can be eaten as


    long as there are no blood
    spots)

    Eggs

    Eggs

    Foods to avoid

    Miscellaneous

    Some may be vegan

    Beef and beef products

    Diet will vary depending on


    country of origin
    Garlic, onions and scallions
    may be forbidden

    Strict Hindus also exclude


    animal sources of fat,
    onions, garlic, mushrooms,
    tea and coffee

    Pork and pork products

    Pork and pork products

    Beef and beef products

    Shellfish or seafood without


    fins and scales

    Shellfish or seafood without


    fins and scales

    Halal and kosher meats

    May also exclude gelatine,


    fats, emulsifiers, stabilisers
    and additives from animal
    origin that is not kosher

    May also exclude gelatine,


    fats, emulsifiers, stabilisers
    and additives from animal
    origin that is not halal

    Meat and dairy are never


    eaten at the same meal

    Pork and pork products

    Prefer to eat a pure and


    natural diet so may exclude
    coffee, tea, processed or
    canned and non-organic
    foods

    May also exclude tea and


    coffee

    Dairy foods may not be


    eaten until three hours after
    meat or poultry
    Meat and dairy must be
    prepared in separate kitchens
    using separate utensils

    Further information is available from:


    www.kosher.org.uk

    www.theismaili.org/nutrition

    Adapted with permission from Nutritional guidance for the early years published by the Scottish Executive in 2007. Designed and produced by the Public Health Agency as part of the School food: top marks programme. School food: top marks is funded by the Department of Education and the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety.

    08/09

    www.halaal.org

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