More than 15 million Americans suffer from food allergies. This book is one of the few aimed specifically at teens and specifically at food allergies. It shows teens how to cope with their allergies and become advocates for their own health.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter One - What Are Food Allergies and Why Should You Care About Them?
Chapter Two: The Art of "calm-municating": Becoming a Self-Advocate
Chapter Three - Family: From Harshest Critics to Biggest Cheerleaders
Chapter Four - Friend or Frienemy?
Chapter Five - Parties and Athletics
Chapter Six - Creating Your Crew
Chapter Seven - Love In the Time Of Food Allergies
Chapter Eight- Dining In or Out?
Chapter Nine - Your Home Away From Home
Chapter Ten - The Importance of Reading Labels
Chapter Eleven - Top Chef: Cooking Well and Living Well With Dietary Restrictions
Glossary
Food Allergy Resources for Teens
About The Author