Table of Contents
Cheat Sheet
Foreword by Anne Muñoz-Furlong, Founder and CEO The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network
Introduction
Part I: Feasting on Food Allergy Fundamentals
Chapter 1: Breaking Out with Food Allergies
Chapter 2: Turning Allergies Inside Out: Probable Causes and Common Symptoms
Chapter 3: Spotting the Usual Suspects: Wherefore Art Thou, Allergen?
Chapter 4: Picking on Peanuts: A Potentially Deadly Foe
Part II: Progressing from Hives to Hope: Diagnosis and Treatment
Chapter 5: Labeling Your Ailments with an Accurate Diagnosis
Chapter 6: Concocting Your Own Avoidance Diet
Chapter 7: Making It Stop: Finding Symptomatic Relief
Chapter 8: Debunking Alternative Tests and Therapies
Chapter 9: Exploring Cures from Mice to Man: Current Research
Part III: Living Well with Your Food Allergies
Chapter 10: Living at Home with Your Allergies
Chapter 11: Eating Out and Traveling with Food Allergies
Chapter 12: Conquering the Challenges of Daycare and Preschool
Chapter 13: Sending Food Allergies off to School: K-12
Chapter 14: Empowering Your Adolescent or Teenager
Chapter 15: Preventing and Outgrowing a Food Allergy
Part IV: The Part of Tens
Chapter 16: Teaching Your Child Ten Key Food Allergy Lessons
Chapter 17: Packing Ten Key Food Allergy Tips for Camp, College, and Other Outings
Chapter 18: Substituting Foods and Ingredients: Ten Common Dietary Substitutions
Chapter 19: Exploring Ten Outstanding Food Allergy Web Sites
Chapter 20: Responding to a Severe Reaction: Ten Do’s and Don’ts
Part V: Appendixes: Allergy-Friendly Recipes and Other Treats
Appendix A: Breads & Breakfasts
Appendix B: Main Courses
Appendix C: Snacks and Cookies
Appendix D: Cakes and Desserts
Appendix E: Glossary
Index
