Food Allergy: Adverse Reactions to Foods and Food Additives [Hardcover]

DD Metcalfe (Author), Hugh Sampson (Author), Ronald Simon (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0865424322 | ISBN-13: 978-0865424326 | Publication Date: January 15, 1997 | Edition: 2

In keeping with the successful formula of the first edition, this text covers the topic of adult and paediatric allergic diseases from a scientifically-based approach. There is increased coverage of skin and respiratory tract involvement, occupational food allergy, nutrition and food information. New to this edition is extensive information on food additives, paediatric food allergies, food preservatives, recombinant food technology, labeling, toxins, tolerance and new treatments.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A practical readable reference for use in the hospital or private practice setting." (Food Science and Technology Abstracts, 2009)

“This excellent book covers a wide variety of topics pertinent to adverse reactions to foods. It contains an overview of information unparalleled by other books on general allergy or nutrition.” (Pediatrics, March 2009)

“Food Allergy offers a rational, evidence-based analysis of current knowledge and is a must read for allergy/immunology physicians in practice, primary care physicians, and others who wish to improve their ability to address patient concerns about adverse reactions to foods.” (JAMA, Journal of the AMA, February, 2009)

“Provides an excellent review of adverse reactions to foods and food additives as well as diagnostic criteria and treatment strategies. Contains an overview of information unparalleled by other books on general allergy or nutrition.” (Doody's Reviews) --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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"This book is a must for clinician-specialists and generalists, nutritionists, and basic scientists interested in the subject of food allergy. The book ends the myths surrounding food allergy." New Jersey Medicine

"This is easily the best source of information on food allergy available today." British Journal of Hospital Medicine

"This volume is the most comprehensive review of the subject available and is a valuable resource for clinicians, scientists, nutritionists, and their patients." Imm & Allergy Practice --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 583 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 2 edition (January 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0865424322
• ISBN-13: 978-0865424326
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,228,352 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)