Food Allergies for Dummies

Name: Food Allergies for Dummies
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ISBN: 9780470095843

ISBN-10: 0470095849

ISBN-13: 9780470095843

Edition: 2007

Authors: Robert A. Wood, Joe Kraynak, Robert A. Wood

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Are you constantly worrying about what you or your loved ones eat? Is every dining experience an episode of anxiety for you? Being allergic to different types of food not only ruins the experience of eating, it can lead to dangerous, sometimes lethal, consequences. With Food Allergies for Dummies, you can feel safer about what you eat. This concise guide shows you how to identify and avoid food that triggers reactions. This guide covers how to care for a child with food allergies, such as getting involved with his/her school's allergy policies, packing safe lunches, and empowering him/her to take responsibility for his allergy. You will also discover: The signs and symptoms of food…

Book details

List price: $19.99
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 4/2/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 384
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.20" long x 0.90" tall
Weight: 1.408
Language: English



Foreword


Introduction



Feasting on Food Allergy Fundamentals



Breaking Out with Food Allergies



Turning Allergies Inside Out: Probable Causes and Common Symptoms



Spotting the Usual Suspects: Wherefore Art Thou, Allergen?



Picking On Peanuts: A Potentially Deadly Foe



Progressing from Hives to Hope: Diagnosis and Treatment



Labeling Your Ailments with an Accurate Diagnosis



Concocting Your Own Avoidance Diet



Making It Stop: Finding Symptomatic Relief



Debunking Alternative Tests and Therapies



Exploring Cures from Mice to Man: Current Research



Living Well with Your Food Allergies



Living at Home with Your Allergies



Eating Out and Traveling with Food Allergies



Conquering the Challenges of Daycare and Preschool



Sending Food Allergies Off to School: K-12



Empowering Your Adolescent or Teenager



Preventing and Outgrowing a Food Allergy



The Part of Tens



Teaching Your Child Ten Key Food Allergy Lessons



Packing Ten Key Food Allergy Tips for Camp, College, and Other Outings



Substituting Foods and Ingredients: Ten Common Dietary Substitutions



Exploring Ten Outstanding Food Allergy Web Sites



Responding to a Severe Reaction: Ten Do's and Don'ts



Appendixes: Allergy-Friendly Recipes and Other Treats



Breads & Breakfasts



Main Courses



Snacks and Cookies



Cakes and Desserts



Glossary


Index