This text presents a comprehensive survey of food allergy encompassing both fundamental research and clinical strategies. Topics include: details concerning the latest diagnostic, preventative, and therapeutic methods for treating allergies; recent developments in understanding the basic mechanisms and causative agents in allergies; skin testing, RAST testing, and other research techniques for evaluating patients; and, specific dietary recommendations formulated by nutritionists for lactose, gluten, sulfite, egg, corn and other allergies. This book is intended for pediatricians, allergists, immunologists, nutritionists, food scientists, and physicians in family practice. Includes extensive bibliographic references