Food Allergies and Intolerance Quiz

What is a pathogen?

• A substance that causes food intolerance

• A microorganism that is beneficial

• A substance that causes food allergies

• A microorganism that is harmful

What is the difference between primary and opportunistic pathogens?

• Primary pathogens affect the host no matter the immune condition, while opportunistic pathogens affect the host with compromised immune systems

• Primary pathogens affect the host with compromised immune systems, while opportunistic pathogens affect the host no matter the immune condition

• Primary pathogens are beneficial microorganisms, while opportunistic pathogens are harmful microorganisms

• Primary pathogens are harmful microorganisms, while opportunistic pathogens are beneficial microorganisms

Which of the following bacteria has the lowest infective dose?

• Bacillus cereus

• Clostridium

• Salmonella

• Escherichia coli 0157

What is the physiological basis of food allergies and food intolerance?

• Food contamination

• Food preservation

• Food hypersensitivity

• Food poisoning

Which of the following food groups can people be intolerant to?

• Tree nuts, fish, shellfish

• All of the above

• Sesame seeds, wheat, soya beans

• Eggs, peanuts, mammalian milk

What are glycoproteins?

• Protein molecules with nucleic acids attached

• Protein molecules with lipids attached

• Protein molecules with vitamins attached

• Protein molecules with carbohydrates attached

Why do food allergies appear to be on the rise?

• Greater consumption of processed food that contains allergens

• Increased public awareness

• All of the above

• Greater understanding of the immune system

What type of allergic reaction is caused by IgE antibodies?

• IgE-mediated food allergy

• Non-IgE mediated food allergy

• Food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome

• Celiac disease

What is food intolerance usually caused by?

• Pharmacologically active substances

• Production of IgE antibodies

• Enzyme deficiencies

• Chronic inflammation and damage to the small intestine

What causes non-IgE mediated food allergies?

• Production of IgE antibodies

• Chronic inflammation and damage to the small intestine

• Production of T Cells

• Enzyme deficiencies