Food Allergies & Intolerances
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What is the most common food allergy in children?
About Food Allergies & Intolerances
Give your memory a workout with Food Allergies & Intolerances: 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 7 medium, 6 easy, 2 hard questions, free to play right in your browser. How much do you know about food allergies and dietary sensitivities? Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. What is the most common food allergy in children?
Answer: Milk
Cow's milk allergy is the most common food allergy in infants and young children, affecting about 2-3% of children under three. Most children outgrow it by age five.
2. What severe, life-threatening allergic reaction can occur within minutes of exposure to an allergen?
Answer: Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can cause breathing difficulties, a drop in blood pressure, and loss of consciousness within minutes.
3. What medical device is used for emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions?
Answer: EpiPen (epinephrine auto-injector)
An EpiPen delivers a dose of epinephrine (adrenaline) to counteract severe allergic reactions. It constricts blood vessels, relaxes airway muscles, and reduces swelling.
4. Celiac disease is an autoimmune reaction triggered by eating what?
Answer: Gluten
Celiac disease is triggered by gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. It causes the immune system to attack the small intestine lining, impairing nutrient absorption.
5. Which of these is one of the 'Big Eight' most common food allergens?
Answer: Tree nuts
The 'Big Eight' food allergens are milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soybeans. They account for about 90% of all food allergic reactions.
Things you'll learn along the way
- A food allergy triggers an immune system response and can be life-threatening. A food intolerance (like lactose intolerance) causes digestive discomfort but does not involve the immune system.
- Lactose intolerance occurs when the body produces insufficient lactase, the enzyme needed to digest lactose (milk sugar). This leads to bloating, gas, and diarrhea after consuming dairy.
- Peanut allergy is one of the most common and severe food allergies. Even trace amounts can trigger a reaction in sensitive individuals, and it tends to be lifelong.
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