Alice Hoyt, MD, a board-certified allergist and immunologist, internist, and pediatrician, is the chief allergist at the Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy. She is the host of the podcast Food Allergy and Your Kiddo and leads the food allergy-focused non-profit Code Ana.

"Through our work together with the Allison Rose Foundation, and as a first responder myself, I've seen Dr. Alice Hoyt's commitment to improving food allergy education and safety. I'm proud to support her efforts to empower families navigating food allergies with expertise and compassion."-Michael Suhy, cofounder, Allison Rose Foundation "As both a clinician and a parent, Dr. Hoyt understands the worry that comes with food allergies, and she meets families with clarity, compassion, and a plan that makes sense in real life. She breaks down the medical side so parents feel informed and then walks with them through the everyday moments where confidence truly matters. This book turns fear into readiness and helps families protect their kids while still embracing the joy of childhood."-Laura Hunter, LPN, cofounder, Moms on Call "Dr. Hoyt has written a clear and concise game plan that empowers caregivers with the knowledge to confidently navigate food allergies and still live life to the fullest, despite a food allergy diagnosis. I wish this book had been around when my children were younger. It will no doubt become a must-have resource for all food allergy families."-Catherine Mitchell Jaxon, cofounder, Mission MightyMe "Whether you are newly diagnosed or a seasoned caregiver to someone with food allergies, this book, with its well-organized format, expansive coverage of many topics, and specific, manageable action steps, is a resource upon which patients and their families will quickly come to rely. As a longtime food allergy educator, I highly recommend it!"-Jen Jobrack, Food Allergy Pros, LLC "Navigating Food Allergies is a practical guide for parents. Blending medical expertise with lived experience, it transforms complex allergy science into clear, confidence-building advice, helping families replace fear with knowledge, structure, and hope in food-allergy care."-Carina Venter, PhD, RD, University of Colorado

Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press

Pub date: 2026-04-21

Length: 272 pages