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> Hi -
>
> The good news is that staying dairy-free isn't that difficult, and you
> can
> still maintain a healthy diet for your son. The bad news is that, with
> the
> potential for an anaphylactic reaction that your son has, you'll have
> to
> be constantly vigilant.
>
> Some areas of concern:
>
> School! Some schools are good about food allergies, others require
> some
> serious education. The Food Allergy and Asthma Network has excellent
> training
> materials, information on school emergency plans, etc. Be sure to
> inform
> yourself about the issues BEFORE you start shopping for
> school/daycare.
> (I link to the FAAN from my web page, by the way.)
>
> Hospitals. Just don't let your son eat hospital food at all. Bring
> your own.
>
> Playdates. Other people's homes vary in how well they keep the spilt
> milk
> off the floor (as it were). Unless you are VERY confident of a child's
> home,
> YOU provide any snacks for the kids to share.
>
> Nutrition. Not as big an issue as you think. The American diet
> depends upon
> milk for calcium and protein. Both are EASILY gotten from other
> sources,
> such as calcium supplements, enriched drinks (ie orange juice, rice
> milk or
> soy milk), broccolli, etc. for calcium, and kosher cold cuts for
> protein (and
> fat). (Kosher foods don't let milk and meat co-exist.)
>
> You'll probably find my web page helpful. It goes into greater detail
> on
> these issues, on the details of shopping for groceries, etc.
>
> I hope this helps,
> --Beth Kevles
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> http://web.mit.edu/kevles/www/nomilk.html -- a page for the
> milk-allergic
> Disclaimer: Nothing in this message should be construed as medical
> advice. Please consult with your own medical practicioner.
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