Allergies: Box Analysis

The topic was explained in a way where only the essential science background was given and there was nothing too advanced to confuse the reader. It was written in a way to give an overall view of one develops allergies, then explain how it pertains to children and finally give examples and solutions. This really made it so the audience could not only read the examples and suggestions of solutions, but truly understand them and find them logical. The box explaining more allergies more in depth on the side was a fabulous idea, as it added information without side-tracking the paper from its main point (which I believe was specifically how we develop allergies and how to prevent them, not really how allergies actually take action once we have them). Indeed, box still more information on the topic that is interesting and relevant, and contributed the the audience's general knowledge of allergies. One more thing that really specifically stuck with me is the description of how the early immune system is like clay. A few sentences later the author explains how it is "sculpted" as well, and both of these really give the reader a very visual idea of what happens. This greatly helps the audience, especially the lay audience, understand
The significance was also very present as the author started by giving information about the relevancy of the topic in our present day society. The suggestions especially provided clear-cut examples of how this paper and its topic can be helpful to anyone, as it emphasized that allergies are dependent on the choices we as individuals make. The last sentence really stuck with me, and gave me a sense that knowing this is a responsibility, which added to the significance conveyed. Furthermore, the way the author took time to actually make it look like a magazine entry was fantastic! It was really nice to the eye and added some liveliness to the