Advisory Board

Acknowledgements

A Word about Terminology

Foreword
By Rich and Shelley Gannon

Preface
This Book: What It Is and What It Isn't

Introduction
By Thomas W Self, M.D., FAAP

What It's Like to Be a Kid with Celiac Disease by
Tyler Korn, age 11

What Is Celiac Disease (and nontropical sprue, dermatitis herpetiformis, gluten-sensitive enteropathy and general gluten intolerance)

Panic, Anger, Grief, Denial, and Other Emotions You Can Look Forward To

The first Few Steps

Attitude Is Life: Deal with It; Don't Dwell on It

Should the Entire Family be Gluten-Free?

Talking to Your Children about Celiac Disease

Give Your Child Control of Her Diet!

Dealing with Family and Friends

The Celiac-Friendly Kitchen

Shopping: Is There More to Life than Fritos?

The Chapter You've Been Waiting For: Menu and Snack Ideas!

Junk Food! It's Crucial!

When You're Not There: Sitters, School, and Other Scary Situations

Holidays, Birthday, and Other Special Occasions

Restaurants: Can We Ever Eat Out Again?

On the Road Again: Traveling Gluten-Free

Cheater, Cheater, Gluten-Eater! Intentional and Accidental Ingestion

Gluten-Free or Not Gluten-Free: Why Is There a Question?

Celiac Teens: Not Just Gluten Intolerant, But Parent Intolerant, Too

What Causes Celiac Disease?

The Diagnosis: Tests, Tests, and More Tests

Nutrition Basics
by Nancy Patin Falini, M.A., R.d.

Your Family's Emotional Well-Being
by Margaret V. Austin, Ph.D.

Legal Rights and Benefits Appendix: Quick Start Diet Guide for Celiac Disease

Resource Guide: People and Places You Should Know About

Glossary
Contributors' Notes
Index