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 |