title: Common food allergies.
abstract: The incidence of allergic disease, including food allergy, appears to be increasing in the UK (Gupta et al 2003). Although any food has the potential to cause an allergic reaction, certain foods are more common causes of allergy than others. If diagnosed, food allergy is manageable. Correct diagnosis is important to ensure optimal management and a nutritionally balanced diet.
authors.affiliation: British Nutrition Foundation, London. b.mckevith@nutrition.org.uk
authors.forename: Brigid
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: McKevith
authors.forename: Hannah
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Theobald
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D010367:Arachis; D002648:Child; D004837:Epinephrine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005512:Food Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005515:Food Labeling; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D011247:Pregnancy; D014195:Travel
chemical_list: D004837:Epinephrine