Kids With Celiac Disease

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.

'Mommy, What is Celiac Disease?' is a new children's book which explains Celiac disease by using Q&A's through the eyes of a mother and child. This refreshing book exemplifies the positive outlook and attitude needed to live happily with this disorder and uses easily understandable dialogue. It explains to children that they have a condition that is very easy to treat with some simple dietary changes and reassures children that they will have a healthy, happy, normal life. It explains the effects of Celiac disease on the body with easy to comprehend terms, analogies and illustrations so the child can feel comfortable knowing what it means to be a Celiac.

A story about a happy, active five-year-old who finds out she has celiac disease, but learns how to control it by eating a gluten-free diet.

As public awareness has grown about the gluten-free (GF) diet being a requirement for anyone with celiac disease, so has evidence that suggests the diet can help improve other conditions; it seems to reduce the symptoms of autism, and helps diabetics lower their glycemic index. Written by an authority on gluten-free living and the mother of a son with celiac disease, this revised and updated edition of "Kids with Celiac Disease" is now entitled "Gluten-Free Kids" because it also speaks to families whose child may need to be gluten-free for reasons other than celiac disease. All the practical strategies and reassuring tips are here that thousands of families relied on in the first edition to teach their child to adjust to the GF diet, deal with eating outside the home, shop for ingredients, learn to take control of their diet, and manage behaviour. In addition to explaining the GF diet to a child with celiac disease and how to maintain a GF kitchen, the book also includes: Adaptations for introducing the diet to a child with a developmental delay or poor impulse control; A new chapter on the benefits of good nutrition, avoiding processed foods, and making healthy GF choices; Advice on different types of medical testing for celiac disease and other conditions; Tips on dealing with kids whose diet is complicated by sensory or cognitive issues. The author's conversational, can-do attitude gives anyone the confidence and know-how to manage the challenges of the GF diet, especially those who need to maintain the diet for a lifetime. Parents, doctors, dieticians and other medical professionals who prescribe GF diets will find this a useful and practical resource.

"Will's body does not process gluten. He has celiac disease. Thankfully, Will is a very smart kid and with the help of a loving mom and dad, he can be a "super celiac kid!" Will shares his story and how he fights off his archrival--gluten!" --Cover p. [4].

Flavorful, gluten-free meals that will leave kids begging for more! Every year, millions of children are diagnosed with celiac disease or gluten intolerance, but the dietary changes necessary to treat them don't always come easy. 201 Gluten-Free Recipes for Kids helps you create a variety of mouthwatering meals and snacks for your child—all without the ingredient you worry most about: gluten. From breakfast staples like Oatmeal with Cinnamon Apples to tasty treats like Chocolate Coconut Brownies, this book transforms your kid's favorite foods into nutritious dishes they can eat. Best of all, your entire family will enjoy digging into these gluten-free meals with delicious recipes, like: Blueberry apple muffins Shepherd's pie Barbecue chicken pizza Easy pasta salad Trail mix Chocolate chip cookies Complete with step-by-step instructions and cooking substitutions, 201 Gluten-Free Recipes for Kids shows you that you don't need to completely overhaul your child's diet or spend all day reading labels in order to raise a happy and gluten-free kid.

Understanding and implementing a gluten and casein free diet to aid in the treatment of autism and related developmental disorders.

An activity/coloring book to help gluten-free kids understand how to make the right food choices on a gluten-free diet.