Living with Food Allergy by Alex Gazzola
Food allergy has increased dramatically in the past decade or so. One out of three people either say that they have a food allergy, or that they modify the family diet because a family member is suspected of having a food allergy. Food allergy is clinically proven to affect at least 3 per cent of the adult population and up to 8 per cent of children in the UK, and some 2.7 million in the US, where approximately 100 Americans, usually children, die annually from food-induced anaphylaxis. Efficient self-management is vital because of the lack of healthcare provision. This supportive, unbiased book looks at food allergy myths and facts, including: what is food allergy?; tests and diagnosis; how to manage adverse reactions to food; prevention and longterm dietary planning; treatments - do they really help?; practicalities including travel and eating out; and keeping your immune system healthy. This book includes novel coverage of Oral Allergy Syndrome, the largest form of food allergy among the adult UK population.
Alex Gazzola has written widely on health, nutrition and lifestyle issues. He is author of Living with Food Intolerance, Sheldon Press 2005.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780859699709 |
| ISBN 10 | 0859699706 |
| Title | Living with Food Allergy |
| Author | Alex Gazzola |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton General Division |
| Year published | 2006-08-18 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
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