Allergy Food Tour at Whole Foods Market

Mon, Apr 12, 2010: 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm

April is Autism Awareness Month. Whole Foods Market in Campbell would
like to help increase awareness of this challenging disorder and to
help emphasize the importance of diet in maintaining the health of
those affected by this condition.

  • An average of 1 out of every 110 children will be diagnosed with an ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
  • Boys are 4 to 5 times more likely to develop this condition compared to girls
  • Many children diagnosed with autism have various food sensitivities including gluten, casein (dairy) and soy intolerance

Weekly Events

Allergy Food Tours - These tours will highlight how to find specific
foods if you have various sensitivities to gluten, casein (dairy), soy
as well as low sodium options. You will also learn how to interpret and
read food labels. Free to the public.

  • Friday April 9 @ 7:30 pm
  • Monday April 12 @ 7:30 pm
  • Friday April 16 @ 2:30 pm
  • Monday April 19 @ 10:00 am
  • Friday April 23 @ 2:30 pm

Please contact customer service to sign up. These are smaller, more intimate tours, so space is limited.

The Keynote Event is Autism Awareness Day-Saturday April 17 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

This FREE event is open to anyone interesetd in learning more about autism.

  • Meet with various ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) service providers from the South Bay - including Parents Helping Parents
  • Mingle with food vendors offering sampling of delicious gluten-free and allergy-free specific foods
  • Face painting, drawing contests, and free balloons for the children
  • Door prizes include diet-friendly Whole Foods gift baskets and other prizes

See attached flyer for more information

Date:Mon, Apr 12, 2010: 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Location:

Location(s)

Whole Foods Market
1690 S Bascom Ave
San Jose, CA, 95008
United States
See map: Google Maps, Yahoo! Maps, MapQuest
Fee:Free with a reservation
Contact Name:Customer Service
Contact Phone:408-371-5000
Event Website:http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/campbell/