Understanding Food Allergies

Which of the following is the most common food allergy in children?

• Eggs

• Cow's milk

• Shellfish

• Peanuts

What is the primary difference between food allergies and food intolerances?

• Food intolerances cause hives and difficulty breathing

• Food intolerances are mediated by the immune system

• Food allergies are not life-threatening

• Food allergies involve the immune system and can be life-threatening

What is the recommended first step in treating a severe allergic reaction?

• Drink water

• Use an epinephrine auto-injector

• Induce vomiting

• Take Benadryl

Why are food sensitivity tests not considered reliable?

• They are more accurate than food diaries

• They are FDA approved

• They measure IgE antibodies

• They are memory tests showing food consumption, not reactions

What is considered the gold standard for diagnosing food allergies?

• IgG blood test

• Skin prick test

• Oral challenge

• Food diary

What is the current FDA-approved treatment for peanut allergies?

• Oral immunotherapy

• Complete avoidance of peanuts

• Desensitization through skin exposure

• Regular use of antihistamines

What is a common misconception about the severity of allergic reactions?

• Reactions are always mild

• Each reaction will be worse than the last

• Reactions are predictable

• Reactions can be prevented by drinking water

How can eczema in children relate to food allergies?

• Eczema prevents food allergies

• All children with eczema will have food allergies

• Eczema is unrelated to food allergies

• Children with eczema have a higher likelihood of food allergies

What is a risk factor for developing food allergies in families?

• Having a family member with a food allergy guarantees you will have one

• Family history increases the risk but does not guarantee the same allergy

• Only siblings can share food allergies

• Family history has no impact on food allergies

What is a common myth about preventing allergic reactions?

• Avoiding the food completely

• Cooking the food eliminates allergens

• Touching the food won't cause a reaction

• Reactions only occur if the food is swallowed