Table 4 Food allergy and intolerance training needs of UK and Australia-based dietitians
Topic | UK (%) | Australia (%) |
|---|---|---|
n = 336 | n = 150 | |
Reactions to food additives | 67 | 73 |
Pharmacological reactions (e.g. salicylates) | 66 | 70 |
Oral Allergy Syndrome | 62 | 68 |
Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome | 53 | 48 |
Cereal allergy | 47 | 52 |
Cows' milk protein allergy | 39 | 50 |
Soy allergy | 46 | 39 |
Nut and seed allergy | 45 | 42 |
Fish/shellfish allergy | 43 | 38 |
Egg allergy | 37 | 38 |
Coeliac disease | 21 | 29 |
Lactose intolerance | 34 | 14 |