I'm allergic to peanuts
By: by Maria Nelson
Series: I'm allergic; Leveled reader. Science; I'm allergic; GS leveled reader
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 24
ISBN-13: 9781482409741; 9781482409758; 9781482409765
Subjects: Food allergy; Pets; Peanuts; Allergy; Juvenile literature; Food allergy in children
Other titles: I am allergic to peanuts
Description: Peanut allergies can be very serious. Theyre the most common food allergy to cause anaphylaxis in children. There is a blood test and a skin prick test to confirm a peanut allergy, but no cure. The only way to avoid a reaction is to stay away from peanuts altogether. Readers learn the potential severity of peanut allergies and the symptoms one might experience. Full-color images alert them to food packaging labels and the possibility of peanuts on ingredients lists. Readers new understanding of peanut allergies and knowledge of symptoms could help save a friends or family members life.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 23) and index.
Table of contents: title: Peanut trouble; title: What's a reaction like?; title: Take the test; title: No cure; title: Peanut-free; title: Tree nuts.