Product Description

With a number of well-publicised deaths caused by food induced anaphylaxis over the past decade, it is now being recognised that preventative measures as well as prompt treatment have an essential part to play in living with this life threatening condition. Food manufacturers, retailers and the food and catering industries are making many positive changes to their practices and labelling to minimise the risk of allergens reaching susceptible people. Expert dietitian Tanya Wright combines her professional and personal experience of severe food allergy to give you a unique source of practical advice, including many charts and tables detailing foods to avoid and replacements for them.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #315460 in Books
• Published on: 2006-11-30
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback

Review
'Required reading for those with food allergies' David Reading OBE, Director, The Anaphylaxis Campaign

About the Author
Tanya Wright BSc (Hons) SRD is a nationally renowned expert on food allergy and intolerance. Previously head of dietetics at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, she current works in the allergy clinic at Amersham Hospital, where she coordinates the allergy service for Buckinghamshire. She is a Regional Coordinator and Advisor to Allergy UK and the Anaphylaxis Campaign. She is studying for her MSc in Allergy at Southampton University. Medical Adviser: Dr Joanne Clough, DM, FRCA, MRCP, FRCPCH, Jo Clough is a Paediatric Physician who specialises in asthma and allergic diseases.

Customer Reviews

Highly recommended for sound advise on food allergy
At last a book that has really good, reliable no-nonsense nutritional advise on food allergy from a registered dietitian with a wealth of experience on allergy in the NHS. So much info and tips to help those with allergies and carers understand allergies and access appropriate products. A must book for those with food allergies!