food allergy

Describes allergic reactions to foods, explains how children develop food allergies, and explains how treat reactions, also providing a recipe for chocolate cake without milk, eggs, or nuts.

Provides an in depth focus of food allergies, by taking both a scientific and social approach and personalizing it by profiling the people it affects. A basic medical history provides understanding of why food allergies occur. Treatment options and day-to-day coping is examined, along with expert and personal opinions.

Sam is tired of being teased about his peanut allergy, but when he tries to stand up to his classmates, he puts his life in danger.

Discusses food allergies, the causes and symptoms, treatment options, and lifestyle changes that may be needed to live with food allergies.

This book focuses on food allergies, discussing diagnoses of food allergies, life adjustments, preventive measurements, and the impact of food allergies on American society.

"An indispensable guide for living a full life with food allergies--from an Allergic Girl who lives it Millions of Americans concerned about adverse reactions to food are seeking the advice of medical professionals and receiving a diagnosis of food allergies. Allergic Girl Sloane Miller, a leading authority on food allergies, has been allergic since childhood. She now lives a full, enjoyable, symptom-free life full of dining out, dating, attending work functions, and traveling. With tested strategies and practical solutions to everyday food allergy concerns, Allergic Girl shows how readers can enjoy their lives too. Informed by personal narratives laced with humor and valuable insights, Allergic Girl is a breakthrough lifestyle guide for food-allergic adults, their families, and loved ones. In Allergic Girl, you will discover: How to find the best allergist and get a correct diagnosis How to create positive relationships with family, friends, and food How to build a safe environment wherever you are Real-world scenarios scripted from the authors life as well her work with clients and other leaders in the field Enjoy your food-allergic life to the fullest. Let Allergic Girl show you how."--.

Discusses common allergy foods and just how dangerous reactions to them can be, describes how teens with food allergies and their families cope with the problem day to day, and explores science's search for solutions.

Discusses the importance of making healthy food choices, looks at the role of food choice in weight control and in handling medical conditions, explains what allergies are, and includes a selection of special recipes.

A new classmate with a peanut allergy has Simon reconsidering his love for peanut butter.

Author Sandra Beasley shares her struggle with severe food and environmental allergies and discusses scientific, cultural, and sociological aspects of allergies.