Food Allergies & Intolerances

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Instructions: How much do you know about food allergies and dietary sensitivities?

1.
What is the most common food allergy in children?
A
Shellfish
B
Wheat
C
Peanuts
D
Milk
2.
What severe, life-threatening allergic reaction can occur within minutes of exposure to an allergen?
A
Eczema
B
Anaphylaxis
C
Hives
D
Rhinitis
3.
What medical device is used for emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions?
A
Inhaler
B
Thermometer
C
EpiPen (epinephrine auto-injector)
D
Blood pressure cuff
4.
Celiac disease is an autoimmune reaction triggered by eating what?
A
Fructose
B
Lactose
C
Casein
D
Gluten
5.
Which of these is one of the 'Big Eight' most common food allergens?
A
Rice
B
Chicken
C
Corn
D
Tree nuts
6.
What is the difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance?
A
An allergy only affects children
B
An intolerance is more dangerous
C
They are the same thing
D
An allergy involves the immune system; an intolerance does not
7.
Lactose intolerance is caused by a deficiency of which enzyme?
A
Lipase
B
Lactase
C
Amylase
D
Protease
8.
Which nut allergy is one of the most common and potentially severe food allergies?
A
Pine nut
B
Coconut
C
Macadamia
D
Peanut
9.
What protein in cow's milk is most commonly responsible for milk allergies?
A
Albumin
B
Casein
C
Whey
D
Lactose
10.
What percentage of the adult population is estimated to have a food allergy?
A
About 25%
B
About 4%
C
About 1%
D
About 15%
11.
Histamine, released during an allergic reaction, causes which common symptoms?
A
Itching, swelling, and hives
B
Fever and chills
C
Hearing loss
D
Muscle cramps
12.
Which seafood allergy is the most common food allergy in adults?
A
Salmon allergy
B
Tuna allergy
C
Shellfish allergy
D
Sardine allergy
13.
Can food allergies develop later in life, even to foods previously eaten without problems?
A
No, all food allergies develop in childhood
B
Only if you stop eating the food for years
C
Yes, adult-onset food allergies can occur
D
Only in people with other allergies
14.
What condition causes a tingling or itchy mouth after eating certain raw fruits or vegetables?
A
Acid reflux
B
Oral allergy syndrome
C
Food poisoning
D
Vitamin deficiency
15.
What method of food preparation can sometimes reduce allergic reactions to certain fruits?
A
Cooking or heating
B
Soaking in water
C
Adding salt
D
Freezing

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