Allergies & Intolerances

True or False - an allergy is when the immune system reacts to allergens in the environment

• True

• False

What are some examples of common food allergies?

• Fruits, vegetables, dairy, grains, meat

• Fish, wheat, eggs, soy peanuts, nuts, milk, fish

• Watermelon and pineapple

• Broccoli and cabbage

What are some examples of allergens?

• grass

• pets and house dust mites

• medication and latex

• all of the above

Anaphylaxis is...

• a mild allergic reaction

• runny nose and itchy eyes

• Severe allergic reaction that is potentially life-threatening

• a rash on your skin

The most common cause of anaphylaxis in children is...

• grass

• dust mites

• pets

• food

To be lactose intolerant means...

• Allergic reaction to fish

• Allergic eaction to wheat

• unable to digest sugar (or lactose) in milk

• Unable to digest fruit

If someone is lactose intolerant, they should implement _____ in their diet

• More fish

• lactose-free or dairy-free products

• milk products

• more fruits and vegetables

What is gluten?

• type of protein found in wheat, rye and barley

• a type of sugar found in grains

• a type of vegetable

• a type of fruit

What is coeliac disease?

• when someone has a reaction to eating shell fish

• When someone has a reaction to eating gluten

• when someone has a reaction to eating broccoli

• when someone has a reaction to eating eggs

People with coeliac disease should maintain...

• a sugar-free

• a meat-free diet

• a gluten-free diet

• a dairy-free diet