Dealing with Food Allergies in Babies and Children [Paperback]

Janice Vickerstaff Joneja PhD RD (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2007

The tools and methods this guide provides for analyzing and treating allergies in children are adaptable to a variety of situations—without ever losing sight of a child's nutritional needs. Recognizing that deficiencies in critical nutrients during a child's early years can have enormous consequences on growth and bodily functions, the book focuses on prevention and allergy management during pregnancy, in the early weeks of life, and in early childhood. The unique allergen scale and the strategies for confronting the 10 most common allergens will help parents balance their child's specific nutritional needs while managing delicate allergies to food.

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About the Author

Janice Vickerstaff Joneja, PhD, RDN, is an adjunct professor in the School of Family and Nutritional Sciences at the University of British Columbia. She is a registered nutritionist and runs the Allergy Nutrition Program at the Vancouver Hospital and Health Science Centre. She lives in Kamloops, British Columbia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Bull Publishing Company; 1 edition (October 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 193350305X
• ISBN-13: 978-1933503059
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #80,102 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #34 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Disorders & Diseases > Allergies

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, October 22, 2008

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Melinda C. Turley "blathanna" (Memphis, TN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dealing with Food Allergies in Babies and Children (Paperback)

My son, who just turned 1, is actually milk protein intolerant. I am very lucky it isn't a true allergy, but it is still very difficult to deal with. This book made me feel as if I had more of a handle on the situation. It helped me to understand the actual scientific/physiological reasons for allergies/intolerances. While reading this book, it became clear my son has other intolerances/allergies that I have not yet identified (which was my hunch). The information on how allergies manifest and their symptoms and signs was helpful in that it made me know that all these things that I have been noticing are not me being a paranoid mother. It is difficult for doctors to see the whole picture when you take them in on different days for say, irritability, tickly ears, stomach upset, etc. This book helped me to put it all together. I highly recommend it.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fresh food NOT good for you ?, April 28, 2008

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dream factory (Triangulum, M33) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dealing with Food Allergies in Babies and Children (Paperback)

Indeed in many cases a particular healthy fresh food may be detrimental to your little one. As a nurturing parent you clean, cuddle, and feed your child. But you sence that there is something wrong. A differential diagnosis to be considered is food allergy. Food allergy and intolerance is more prevalent than you might guess ( 8%). Unfortunately not recognizing it causes the affected child distress. A 15 minute visit with the doctor may prove beneficial. But there is no single reliable lab test that can prove that a child is intolerant to a spreific food or additive. Specialty consultations are in order. And thats where this well written functional book fits in. Comprehensive chapters range through symptoms - detection - diagnosis - prevention - treatment. Celiac disease, autism, eczema, atypical behavior are just a few conditions which are highlighted. Dozens of diets and specific food allergies are detailed in this informative book. Step by step processes are explained by a very well qualified author. She presents methods for analyzing and treating problems, never losing sight of the child's nutritional needs.

4.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Helpful, January 7, 2009

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P. Stiles - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dealing with Food Allergies in Babies and Children (Paperback)

Dr.Joneja made a very difficult situation easier. As a first time mom my newborn son was having terrible stomach issues from foods I was eating and the proteins in my breast milk. With guidance from the book we were able to identify the problem and work towards solving it. I am very grateful to have found this book.