By Kelly Dorfman (Find this book)
Dorfman, a nutritionist who specializes in working with children and who
calls herself a "nutrition detective," reveals that many common
childhood ailments are avoidable or can be dealt with nutritionally. The
author advises parents to observe, analyze, and be curious, and laments
that most pediatricians are not especially "food savvy." Using the
"binary law of nutrition" (something is either missing from or
irritating the body), Dorfman follows clues to uncover the hidden causes
of various problems. In one chapter, a child diagnosed with bipolar
disorder turns out to be reacting to gluten; in another, chronic ear
infections are linked to the milk protein casein. In another, a picky
eater is found to have a zinc deficiency, which can cause foods to taste
unpleasant. Dorfman explains the difference between allergies and
reactions or sensitivities; introduces the "E.A.T. Program" (eliminate,
add, try), a method for rounding out the diets of fussy eaters; and
emphasizes the importance of eating organic and avoiding pesticides,
additives, and food coloring. This fascinating and potentially
life-changing advice reveals that nutrition isn't a simple matter of
finishing one's broccoli. Food has a significant impact on a child's
health and well-being, and Dorfman helps parents ensure that the impact
is positive. -- Publisher's Weekly.
