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...allergies has become crucial. This research and knowledge exchange project educates on what food allergies are and how they can severely affect health and wellbeing, and restrict social freedoms such as eating out of the home...While food allergies were once thought to be more common in children, they are now more prevalent in adults. With 1 in 20 adults in the UK with a...

...allergies, such as to cow’s milk, and autism. But both studies are based on very small numbers of children and while they suggest a potential link they do not conclude that an allergy to cow’s milk or gluten causes autism. There is a long tradition of linking particular behaviours, diets, or public health measures to the development of autism. The most reported, and...

...allergies and food intolerances. You will also carry out an experiment to discover how much energy is in a peanut. You will end the week by looking at how much of each nutrient you should be consuming and thinking about what makes a healthy snack. You can now go to Week 4...Week 3: The importance of hydration: References - Benelam, B. and Wyness, L (2010) ‘Hydration and...

...allergy or intolerance to cows’ milk, so it is important that they are aware of the low iodine content of milk substitutes and the potential health consequences. Iodine matters Most people don’t know that iodine is found in cows’ milk and are unaware that they need a certain amount in their diet. In the UK, iodine is not listed on the nutrition information labels on...