Food Allergies and Intolerance

What are the common food allergens?

• Milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, soy, and wheat

• Bananas, oranges, grapes

• Carrots, broccoli, spinach

• Chicken, beef, pork

List three symptoms of food allergies.

• Fever, coughing, sneezing

• Joint pain, headache, dizziness

• Rash, runny nose, fatigue

• skin rash, swelling, nausea

Explain the difference between food allergy and intolerance.

• Food allergy and intolerance have the same symptoms and reactions.

• Food allergy and intolerance both involve the immune system.

• Food allergy is caused by bacteria, while food intolerance is caused by viruses.

• Food allergy is an immune system response to a specific food, while food intolerance does not involve the immune system.

What are the symptoms of food intolerances?

• Constipation, fatigue, and dizziness

• sweating, diarrhoea, rapid breathing, and migraine

• Rash, itchy eyes, and runny nose

• Headache, fever, and sore throat

What are the common causes of food intolerances?

• Lack of physical exercise

• Genetic predisposition to certain foods

• Excessive consumption of water

• Enzyme deficiencies, sensitivity to food additives, and naturally occurring chemicals in foods

Which food allergen is most commonly associated with severe allergic reactions?

• Eggs

• Milk

• Shellfish

• Peanuts

How do food allergies differ from food intolerances in terms of immune system response?

• Food intolerances involve an immune system response, while food allergies do not

• Food allergies and intolerances both involve an immune system response

• Food allergies involve an immune system response, while food intolerances do not.

• Food allergies and intolerances do not involve an immune system response

What is the most common symptom of food intolerance?

• Headache

• Gastrointestinal distress

• Joint pain

• Skin rash

What are the symptoms of anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction?

• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

• Hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, rapid heart rate, and low blood pressure

• Muscle pain, headache, dizziness

• Fever, cough, runny nose

How can food intolerances be diagnosed?

• Medical tests and elimination diets

• Asking friends and family for their opinions

• Psychic readings and astrology

• Using a magic 8-ball for guidance