{"product_id":"food-allergies-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Food Allergies for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRobert A. Wood\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJoe Kraynak\u003c\/b\u003e (With)\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\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes over 25 allergen-free recipes!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCovers peanut allergy and the new labeling guidelines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnxious about food allergies in your family? This no-nonsense, plain-English guide gives you expert guidance in identifying and avoiding the foods that trigger your reactions. You'll learn how to spot hidden ingredients on food labels and menu items, treat reactions effectively, and manage your diet without feeling deprived.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover how to: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEliminate problem foods\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind a qualified food allergist\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandle mild and severe reactions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eManage allergies at home, school, and work\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreat your child's allergies\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuild your own allergy emergency kit\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert A. Wood, MD, \u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Pediatrics and International Health and Chief of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. After receiving his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine, he completed his residency in pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University, where he also completed an allergy and immunology fellowship. Dr. Wood is an internationally recognized expert in food allergy and childhood asthma and has published over 100 manuscripts in scientific journals, including the New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, Pediatrics, and the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, as well as two books and numerous book chapters. He is Deputy Editor of the journal Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, was Associate Editor of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, and has served on the editorial board of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. He is on the Board of Directors of the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. He personally cares for over 4,000 patients with food allergy and has a special interest in this topic as someone with a severe, lifelong peanut allergy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoe Kraynak\u003c\/b\u003e is a freelance author who has written and co-authored dozens of books on topics ranging from slam poetry to computer basics. Joe teamed up with Dr. Candida Fink to write his first book in the \u003ci\u003eFor Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e series, \u003ci\u003eBipolar Disorder For Dummies, \u003c\/i\u003e where he showcased his talent for translating the parlance of psychiatry into plain-spoken practical advice. He then tackled \u003ci\u003eFlipping Houses For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e with legendary real estate pro Ralph Roberts to produce the ultimate guide for real estate rehabbers. In \u003ci\u003eFood Allergies For Dummies, \u003c\/i\u003e Joe returns to the doctor's office with world-renowned allergist, Robert Wood, MD, to pen the definitive guide to living well with food allergies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.84 x 9.25 x 7.37 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 01, 2007\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51762046206240,"sku":"9780470095843","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/1d2e1506bd6c8110a83c32cef0d84010.webp?v=1780215709","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/food-allergies-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}