Food Allergies

Which of the following is not a common food allergy reaction?

• Swelling

• Wheezing

• Laughing

• Rash

Which one of the following is not one of the 9 most common food allergens?

• Fruit

• Peanuts

• Soy

• Shellfish

Where is an epipen injected?

• Arm

• Forehead

• Stomach

• Thigh

Food allergy reactions occur within what time period after ingestion?

• From two minutes to 12 hours

• within two days

• from within minutes to two hours

What body systems can be affected by a food allergy reaction?

• gastrointestinal tract

• cardiovascular and respiratory system

• skin

• all of them

What component of food is responsible for an allergic reaction?

• fat

• protein

• carbohydrate

• trans fatty acids

fried foods can be dangerous for those with food allergies because

• high fat content makes allergic reactions worse

• frying changes the chemical structure of foods

• cross contact with other food proteins can occure

Children with parents who have allergies are also likely to develop allergies

• true

• false

Allergic reactions can vary depending on the person

• true

• false

As long as you don't eat the food you are allergic to you are safe from them.

• true

• false