This is the first practical guide for the families of children and teenagers with celiac disease, a chronic, life-long digestive disorder. One out of 250 Americans is born with this genetic autoimmune condition, which is characterized by intolerance of gluten (wheat, rye, 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 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-fee. 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 ...
Cleo J. Libonati
John M. Libonati II
David M. Capuzzi
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The GF Kid
Melissa London
Eric Glickman
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Celiac Disease
M.D. Sylvia Llewelyn Bower
M.D. Mary Kay Sharrett
M.D. Steve Plogsted
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Healthier Without Wheat
Stephen Wangen
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Gluten-Free Diet
Shelley Case
Iona Glabus
Brian Danchuk
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Tell Me What to Eat If I Have Celiac Disease
Kimberly A. Tessmer
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#3
Celiac Disease (Revised and Updated Edition)
Peter H.r. Green
Rory Jones
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Living Gluten-Free For Dummies
Danna Korn
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The First Year
If you’ve just been diagnosed with celiac disease, you’re not alone: as many as 1 in 133 Americans have this autoimmune disorder characterized by an inability to digest gluten, a protein found in wheat and other grains. For ten years, Jules Shepard’s gastrointestinal symptoms went misdiagnosed. Finally diagnosed, she experienced a rollercoaster of emotions and illness the year following, as she discovered what she could and could not eat through trial and error.
Now, in The First Year®: Celiac Disease and Living Gluten-Free , Shepard explains everything you need to learn and do upon your or a family member’s diagnosis.
- How celiac disease affects your entire body - Eating gluten-free (and avoiding hidden glutens) - Keeping your kitchen safe from cross-contamination - Can I drink alcohol? - Celiac and fertility - Finding support groups - Parenting a child with celiac disease - Dining out, traveling, and entertaining
