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Hi,

I had thought I found the same fad diet thing on the BBC site when actually I
had found another, called "anti allergy foods more popular."  I posted the
link
and an excerpt.  I wrote them a letter explaining the seriousness of the
disease and that this makes our cause to be taken more seriously even more
difficult.  I got the following response, and note that market analysts were
used.  Special interest groups?  And where can we find this research?  Many of
us have self diagnosed food intolerances because we can't get help from our
doctors!

Diane


Thank you for your email. I am sorry if the piece caused any distress to
people with coeliac disease. This was not our intention.

Coeliac disease is a recognised condition which can be managed through
diet. The piece did not suggest this was not the case. Rather, it quoted
nutritionists and market analysts who stated that more people believe
they have an allergy or intolerance than is indicated by research.

Your comments have been noted.

Regards,

Caroline Ryan
BBC News Online
Tel: +44 208 576 9613
Fax: +44 208 624 9098
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