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Informationen zum Autor Dr Judy Buttriss , British Nutrition Foundation, UK. Klappentext Continuing the exciting series of BNF Task Force Reports, Adverse Reactions to Foods covers in depth food allergy, food intolerance, nutrition and the immune system and autoimmune disease. Chaired by Professor Dame Barbara Clayton, task force members have provided cutting edge information, which is a must-have reference for a whole range of professionals including dietitians, nutritionists, health visitors, family practitioners, nursing practitioners and many other health professionals. Zusammenfassung Part of the "BNF Task Force Reports" series! this book covers in depth food allergy! food intolerance! nutrition and the immune system and autoimmune disease. It is useful for a range of professionals! including dietitians! nutritionists! health visitors! family practitioners! nursing practitioners and many other health professionals. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword. Terms of Reference. Task Force Membership. 1 Introduction and Definitions. 2 The Immune System. 3 Nutrition and the Immune System. 4 Epidemiology of Food Intolerance and Food Allergy. 5 Pre- and Postnatal Sensitisation to Foods. 6 Common Food Allergies. 7 Other Manifestations of Food Intolerances. 8 Enzyme Defects and Food Intolerance. 9 Coeliac Disease and other Gluten Sensitive Disorders. 10 Clinically Validated Diagnostic Tests and Non-validated Procedures of Unproven Value. 11 Diagnosis and Management of Food Intolerance by Diet. 12 Food Allergens and the Food Industry. 13 Immunomodulation of Food Allergies. 14 Conclusions of the Task Force. 15 Recommendations of the Task Force. 16 Questions on Food Allergy and Intolerance. Appendix 1 Food Additives. Glossary. Abbreviations. References. Index.
