{"product_id":"food-allergies-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9780470095843","title":"Food Allergies For Dummies (Paperback \/ softback) 9780470095843","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eFood Allergies For Dummies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRobert A. Wood (Author), Joe Kraynak (With)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470095843, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 23 March 2007\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e384 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.4 x 19 x 2.3 cm, 0.635 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"I would thoroughly recommend this book to all serious allergy sufferers\" (\u003ci\u003eWomen's Fitness\u003c\/i\u003e, September 2007)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes over 25 allergen-free recipes!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCovers peanut allergy and the new labeling guidelines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith \u003ci\u003eFood Allergies for Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, 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:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe signs and symptoms of food allergies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to determine the severity of your allergy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWays to eat out and travel with allergies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to create your own avoidance diet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWays to enjoy your meal without allergic symptoms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to prevent food allergies from affecting your child\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe latest research being done to treat food allergies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFood Allergies for Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e also provides an in-depth chapter on peanut allergy and how to spot traces of peanut in your food. With this book, you will feel safer and more comfortable while you eat. And, with plenty of helpful resources such as Web sites and allergy-friendly recipes, you’ll hardly have to worry about your diet!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConventions Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat You’re Not to Read 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow This Book Is Organized 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart I: Feasting on Food Allergy Fundamentals 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart II: Progressing from Hives to Hope: Diagnosis and Treatment 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart III: Living Well with Your Food Allergies 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart IV: The Part of Tens 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendixes: Allergy-Friendly Recipes and Other Treats 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Feasting on Food Allergy Fundamentals 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Breaking Out with Food Allergies 11\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePinning Down Food Allergy: What’s an Allergy, and What’s Not? 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining food allergy 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying imposters 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting the Many Faces of Food Allergies: Signs and Symptoms 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvestigating the Conspiracy: Allergens and Other Contributing Factors 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigging up the root cause of food allergy 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying the blame game 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLabeling Your Maladies with a Doctor’s Diagnosis 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding a food-allergy savvy allergist 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNavigating the diagnostic process 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering food intolerances 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBattling Back with Medications, Modifications, and Other Therapies 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModifying your diet 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMuffling your symptoms with meds 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfronting the alternative (therapy) crowd 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the Lowdown on Potential Futuristic Cures 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiving Large with Your Food Allergies 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnmasking Common Food Allergy Myths 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Turning Allergies Inside Out: Probable Causes and Common Symptoms 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Out What’s Wrong with Your Food 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePinpointing problematic proteins 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeparating logic from lore 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Out What’s Wrong with You 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing wild: Immune systems gone wild 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDebating the nature or nurture question 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTriggering allergies through exposure 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring the Sudden Rise in Food Allergies 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining the hygiene hypothesis 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvestigating other possible suspects 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGauging Your Child’s Risk for Developing a Food Allergy 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing the guidelines 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeighing the age factor 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Common Signs and Symptoms 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting under your skin 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a breather: Respiratory reactions 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving a gut reaction literally 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUncovering anaphylaxis: The shocking story 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking the focus off of food allergy 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Spotting the Usual Suspects: Wherefore Art Thou, Allergen? 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNaming the Common Culprits 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCondemning cow’s milk 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCracking open the mystery of hen’s eggs 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePointing the finger at peanuts 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCensoring soy 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlaming the bakery: Wheat 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShaking the tree for tree nut allergies 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFishing for allergens in fish 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrying into shellfish allergies 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuspecting sesame, sunflower, and other seedy culprits 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIngesting Allergens with Your Food 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGauging how much it takes to trigger a reaction 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePredicting the severity of an ingestion reaction 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalming the Fears of Contact Reactions 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePredicting the severity of a contact reaction 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevealing the low risk of hidden dangers:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom library books to monkey bars 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRefusing to let your allergies control your life 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClearing the Air About the Risks of Airborne Allergens 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing the risk: When allergens take to the air 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePredicting the severity of an inhalant reaction 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Picking On Peanuts: A Potentially Deadly Foe 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvestigating the Allergic Nature of Peanuts 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProbing the peanut protein connection 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledging the deadly risk 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying Find-the-Peanut on Your Plate 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUncovering peanut’s favorite hideouts 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDining out without peanuts 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInhaling Peanut Dust: Airborne Reactions 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRuling out airborne reactions in peanut butter and candy bars 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesignating peanut-free zones 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpotting peanuts at bars and restaurants 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMixing peanuts with baseball 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteering Clear of the Other Nuts 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Progressing from Hives to Hope: Diagnosis and Treatment 83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Labeling Your Ailments with an Accurate Diagnosis 85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a Flyover View of the Diagnostic Journey 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf-Screening for Food Allergies 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a Trip to Your General Practitioner 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy see your GP? 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing what to expect from your GP 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNavigating the referral process 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding quackologists 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeking an Allergist’s Advice 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTracking down a qualified food allergist 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeaming up with your allergist for optimum results 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the Skinny on Allergy Workups 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the most of your medical history 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting physical with a physical exam 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePoking around with skin tests 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHunting for IgE with RASTs 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeighing the pros and cons of RASTs and skin tests 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking for Clues with Additional Diagnostic Tools 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDaring a food to make you react: Food challenges 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering your allergens by avoiding them 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePursuing the causes of non-IgE mediated allergies 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding the untested and unproven 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRuling out food intolerances 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Concocting Your Own Avoidance Diet 113\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Sensible Goals 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing Up Your Avoidance Diet 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaximizing your choices 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining how strict you need to be 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecrypting Food Labels: Allergen-Savvy Grocery Shopping 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing on an egg hunt 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying the many faces of milk 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA peanut by any other name 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpotting soy and soy products 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShaking the tree nuts out of a label 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing wheat’s many aliases 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmelling the fish on a label 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCracking open mysterious shellfish labels 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSifting out hidden sesame 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApproaching Warning Labels with Caution 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciphering the “This package may contain ” warning 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecoding the “Produced in a facility ” warning 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking warning labels seriously 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemaining cautious of foods you haven’t reacted to yet 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeding Your Nutritional Needs 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttending to your infant’s needs 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping your toddler on the right track 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining a healthy diet with children and adolescents 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on calcium intake for adults 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Turns with a Rotation Diet 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing when a rotation diet can benefit you 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharting your game plan 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Making It Stop: Finding Symptomatic Relief 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePro-Acting and Reacting to Anaphylaxis 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefending yourself against anaphylactic episodes 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing up an anaphylactic treatment plan well in advance 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Itchy Stuff: Eczema 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with More Itchy Stuff: Hives 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlleviating Gut-Retching Food Allergies 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreating oral allergy syndrome 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEasing the effects of eosinophilic gastroenteritis 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMuting the symptoms of eosinophilic esophagitis (EE) 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking out remedies for allergic proctitis 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaring for enterocolitis syndrome 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlleviating the symptoms of celiac disease 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCatching Your Breath Asthma Symptoms and Treatments 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreating a Chronic “Cold”: Allergic Rhinitis 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Debunking Alternative Tests and Therapies 141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExposing Meaningless Tests and Other Mumbo Jumbo 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolling your cellular reactions: Cytotoxic testing 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at your lymphocytes with ELISA\/ACT testing 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnclogging your energy fields with NAET 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscrediting the claims of other dubious tests 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemystifying Homeopathy: A Little Hair of the Dog That Bit You 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeflating the Hype Surrounding Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddressing the Leaky-Gut Hypothesis 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealing Yourself through Mind, Body, and Soul Manipulations 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolving Allergies through Acupuncture or Acupressure 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Exploring Cures from Mice to Man: Current Research 153\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMuting Allergen Sensitivities through Immunotherapy 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrasping the concept of immunotherapy 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting your allergy shots but not necessarily for food allergies 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing under the tongue with sublingual treatments 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChewing on oral immunotherapy 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBattling back with modified protein vaccines 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing sub-cellular with DNA vaccines 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreating Your Allergies to an Ancient Chinese Herbal Remedy 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFighting Back with Anti-IgE Antibody Therapy 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvestigating Other Futuristic Treatments 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImmunizing with immunostimulatory sequences 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the most of probiotics 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Living Well with Your Food Allergies 167\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Living at Home with Your Allergies 169\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDumping the Bad Stuff or Not 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeighing the pros and cons of banning allergenic foods 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuarantining suspect substances 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStocking Up on the Essentials 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCooking and Dining Safely in the Midst of Allergies 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning your meals 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoning up on substitutions 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReducing the risks of cross-contamination 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrounding airborne allergens 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCleaning the galley 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizing an Information Station 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling an emergency kit 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBringing your sitter up to speed 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Eating Out and Traveling with Food Allergies 183\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for Your Outing 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToting your allergy emergency kit along with you 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePacking a safe food stash 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWearing a medical ID bracelet or necklace 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Your Allergies Out to Dinner 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo eat out or not to eat out that is the question 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocating allergy-friendly restaurants 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChatting it up with the staff 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudying the menu for safe dishes 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStepping gingerly across the dessert menu 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraveling with Your Allergies 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlotting your course and itinerary 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning your meals 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScoping out available healthcare providers 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlying to foreign lands: international travel 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlying with peanuts: avoiding peanuts on your next flight 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCruising for a reaction 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Conquering the Challenges of Daycare and Preschool 201\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the Big Decision: To Send or Not to Send 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeighing the risks of daycare and preschool 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering the benefits of daycare or preschool 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the Right Daycare Center or Preschool 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShopping for allergen-free schools or not 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing a facility’s knowledge and experience with food allergies 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGauging the size factor 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsulting the school nurse (or whoever’s in charge) 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeaming Up with Your Child’s Daycare Center or Preschool 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducating your child’s caregivers 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing some basic lunchroom policies 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking your childcare facility peanut-free 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning for possible emergencies 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChewing on Some Snack-Time Issues 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Parties Fun while Making Them Safe 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Sending Food Allergies Off to School: K-12 219\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting an Allergy-Safe Educational Environment 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHome schooling: The ultimate in allergy safety? 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing public versus private schools 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking a Safe School Safer for Your Child 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing food allergy policies 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePow-wowing with the nurse, administrators, and other staff 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with medications on school grounds 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRiding the school bus with food allergies 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesignating peanut-free tables and other seating arrangements 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePacking for Lunchtime: Cafeteria or Brown Bag? 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting Yourself without Becoming a Party Pooper 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Your Allergies on a Field Trip 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing Behind the Scenes with 504 Plans 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSection 504 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCiting the law to gain cooperation 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Empowering Your Adolescent or Teenager 241\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFostering an Atmosphere of Empathy 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledging the injustice 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeling the sting of teenage teasing 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with restrictions and limitations 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSizing up the situation: Newly developed or long-standing allergy? 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmpowering Your Teen to Take on More Responsibility 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Little Help from Your Friends 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMastering the Art of Acceptable Risk Taking 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaying Down Some Safe Dating Guidelines 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEating out 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcquiring a few safe-kissing skills 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Preventing and Outgrowing a Food Allergy 253\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventing Food Allergies: Hope or Hype? 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStressing early intervention 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on baby formulas 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClearing the smoke from the room 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking action to prevent the onset of food allergies and asthma 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRanking the Likelihood of Outgrowing an Allergy Food by Food 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharting your chances with cow’s milk 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutgrowing an allergy to eggs 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWinning out against wheat and soy allergies 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverpowering a peanut allergy 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShaking a tree nut allergy 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurmounting a seed allergy 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOvercoming other food allergies 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhipping multiple food allergies 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccounting for other allergic conditions 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeculating on the Timing 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProdding Your Allergy to Vacate Sooner 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring and Managing Your Allergies 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSafely Reintroducing the Problem Foods 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfronting your allergies with food challenges 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInviting problem foods into your home 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: The Part of Tens 269\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Teaching Your Child Ten Key Food Allergy Lessons 271\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Comfort in Numbers: Lots of People Have Food Allergies 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecoding Labels and Asking Questions 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeaching Your Friends a Thing or Two 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSitting at the Cleanest Table in the Cafeteria 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEating Off a Plate or Napkin 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteering Clear of Sloppy Eaters 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding Lunch Room Food Swaps and Food Fights 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStocking up on Some Healthy, Yet Yummie Snacks 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking for Help Immediately when You Start Feeling Funny 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarrying a Health Emergency Card 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Packing Ten Key Food Allergy Tips for Camp, College, and Other Outings 279\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePacking Fresh Medications 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Your Allergy Free Diet on the Road 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePacking Emergency Information and Instructions 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying One or More Point Persons 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTweaking Your Emergency Plan 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining Counselors and Other Personnel 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving Your Child a Refresher Course 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Food Allergy–Friendly Camp 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducating Bunkmates and Roommates 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuddying Up with a Food Allergy Savvy Pal 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Substituting Foods and Ingredients: Ten Common Dietary Substitutions 287\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering Peanut and Peanut Butter Alternatives 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReplacing Milk, Ice Cream, and Yogurt 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering a Better Butter 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Out Some Cheesy Substitutes 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrading in Your Chocolate 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhipping up a Fake Egg Mixture 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding a New Staple: Wheat-Free Breads 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreakfasting with Wheat-Free Cereals 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBaking Your Goodies with Wheat-Free Flour 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering Safer Thickening Agents 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Exploring Ten Outstanding Food Allergy Web Sites 295\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTapping Online Resources at FAAN: Food Allergy \u0026amp; Anaphylaxis Network 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommuning with the Allergy \u0026amp; Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvestigating the Food Allergy Initiative 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePoking Around in the Food Allergy Kitchen 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisiting AAFA: Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessing Anaphylaxis Canada 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDropping in on the American Academy of Allergy Asthma \u0026amp; Immunology 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttending the American College of Allergy, Asthma, \u0026amp; Immunology 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoining the Anaphylaxis Campaign 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGathering Additional Information at AllAllergy.net 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Responding to a Severe Reaction: Ten Do’s and Don’ts 301\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentify the Symptoms 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTell Someone Immediately 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemain As Calm As Possible 302\u003c\/p\u003e 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