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(More customer reviews)As a registered dietitian I've always felt a little helpless when talking with parents of children who have celiac disease. I could offer lists of foods to allow and avoid, resources to local support groups (that are mostly for adults), and a little guidance about how the school lunch system works. But how do I explain, in the short amount of time most insurance companies give me, how this family will travel, go to birthday parties, have sleep overs, and live life? I can't.
But now, I have something more I can offer. "Kids with Celiac Disease" is a book full of practical ideas for all sorts of situations. Danna Korn has done a great job of including things that most people don't think about: what to take on a trip; the importance of teaching your child how to manage when others won't know anything about his diet; to be kind to yourself as you accept this diagnosis. Life is a process.
The book is so much more than tne usual list of recipes you may expect. It includes a definition of celiac disease, a discussion of which medications and little-known ingredients to look for, how to cope with inquisitive family and friends, and some of the politics that surround a gluten-free diet. In addition, Korn has included an extensive list of resources for families on a variety of topics related to gluten-free living.
All-in-all, if there is a child with celiac disease in your life, this is a great book to have in your library.
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This is the first practical guide for the families of children and teenagers with celiac disease, a chronic, life-long digestive disorder. As many as one out of 150 to 250 Americans is born with this genetic auto-immune condition, which is characterised by intolerance of gluten - a substance in wheat, oats, barley, malt, and other food additives - and often goes undiagnosed. In a supportive conversational style, Danna Korn shows that it's possible for kids with celiac disease and their families to lead happy and healthy lives. Parents find advice on how to deal with the diagnosis, cope with the emotional turmoil, and help their child develop a positive and constructive attitude. Especially important is the guidance on menu planning, grocery shopping, strategies for proper food preparation, and deciding whether or not the entire family should be gluten-free. There's even a section on junk food! What about the child who has difficulty sticking with the prescribed diet? Parents find tips on conditioning behavior and how and when to give kids some control over what they eat.Also covered is the challenge of controlling meals outside of the home - at birthday parties, restaurants, camp, and on vacation. There's also information about how federal regulations and tax laws apply to children with celiac disease. As the only comprehensive book of its kind, This book will be the bible for the thousands of families coping with this condition. Physicians and nutritionists too, will want to refer new families to this complete resource.
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