Useful Websites
- Food allergy Food allergies have become more common in our community, with up to one in ten young children now affected. Reactions can range from mild rashes to life threatening anaphylaxis and breathing difficulties.
- Food Allergy in Australia In Australia, food allergy is estimated to affect 1-2% of adults and 4-8% of children under 5 years of age (1). Recent Australian data indicates that 10% of children aged under one year have a proven food allergy (2).
- Food allergies and food intolerances Food standards Australia & NZ website. A food allergy occurs when a person's immune system reacts to allergens that are harmless to other people.
- Avoiding food allergies ABC news - Food allergies are all too common in Australia, but there are ways to help avoid them.
- Common Food Allergens Although nearly any food can trigger an allergic reaction, there are nine foods that cause the majority of reactions.
Books from the Library
Food safety by Call Number: 363.19 FOOISBN: 9781922084941Publication Date: 2016The book explains symptoms, causes and labelling information in relation to food allergies, additives and intolerances. You are what you eat – ensure you eat food in the knowledge it is safe.
Special diets and food allergies by Call Number: Non Fiction 613.26 BALISBN: 9780431119229Publication Date: 2007
Explaining Food Allergy by ISBN: 9780749682606Publication Date: 2008
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- Food safety by Call Number: 363.19 FOOISBN: 9781922084941Publication Date: 2016The book explains symptoms, causes and labelling information in relation to food allergies, additives and intolerances. You are what you eat – ensure you eat food in the knowledge it is safe.
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