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Table of Contents
Imagine being a kid
who can’t eat cookies, pizza, or spaghetti! Thousands of kids have to avoid
these foods because they contain gluten, a toxic protein that makes them sick.
Now, this delightfully illustrated new activity and coloring book explains why.
Brimming with a
wide variety of learning experiences designed for kids ages 4-11, this
innovative activity book explains why gluten makes them sick. Easy-to-use
educational techniques help kids––and their parents––understand gluten
intolerance and how to make difficult but critical gluten-free food choices in
various social settings such as school, a friend’s house, or at a party. The
child’s thoughts and feeling are also explored.
Introduction
Two friendly kids
with celiac disease, Megan and Ben, introduce themselves and invite kids to
indicate their favorite activities.
Chapter 1
Megan and Ben
explain in simple, easy-to-understand terms what gluten-free means, what gluten
does to their bodies, and why it’s important to avoid gluten. Simple
illustrations of the digestive tract help kids understand this concept.
Chapter 2
Megan and Ben show
examples of gluten-containing foods (such as flour tortillas) so kids know what
to avoid.
Chapter 3
Megan and Ben offer
examples of gluten-free foods and the book stresses how important it is to eat
the right foods to be healthy. Examples of food from the four food groups (meat,
dairy, grains, and fruits/vegetables) are given so kids know what is safe and
what isn’t.
Chapter 4
Megan and Ben show
how important it is to read labels, check with Mom or Dad (or a caretaker)
before eating food offered in various kids of social settings like school or at
a friend’s house.
Learning activities
at the end of each chapter help parents and caretakers guide kids through the
main points on each of the pages.
Appendix
In addition to the
learning activities at the end of each chapter, supplemental learning
instructions in the Appendix provide guidelines for parents and caretakers to
make the most of the learning opportunities offered in this book.
Numerous support
resources such as associations and web sites are offered at the end of the
Appendix.
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