PREP Audio - Food Allergies
February 2009, Volume 4, No. 2

Food Allergies

Food Allergies

Learning Objectives

  • Define food allergy.
  • Identify food intolerances and pharmacologic and neurologic responses to food.
  • Detect IgE food reactions.
  • Recognize food protein-induced enterocolitis and eosinophilic gastroenteritis.
  • Discern a connection among atopic dermatitis, rhinaria, urticaria, and food allergies.
  • Apply proven and acceptable allergy tests.
  • Employ a basic approach to treatment of food allergies.
  • Interpret food labels.
  • Outline appropriate preventions.
Food Allergies

Scott Sicherer, MD, FAAP

Dr. Sicherer disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.

Food Allergies

Hugh A. Sampson, MD, FAAP

Current Sources of Funding for Research: Phadia This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.

Food Allergies

Marion Groetch, MS, RD, CDN

Ms. Groetch disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.