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WorksheetsFood Allergies
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A food intolerance...
a)
is life threatening
b)
can cause digestive problems
c)
can cause breathing difficulties
d)
can cause an allergic reaction
2.
A food allergy...
a)
only causes digestive problems
b)
is not too serious
c)
is life threatening
d)
affects all children differently
3.
Which of the following food choices commonly causes allergic reactions in children:
a)
Fruit
b)
Honey
c)
Carrots
d)
Peanuts
4.
Some children may have a condition known as 'Celiac Disease'. These children cannot tolerate...
a)
Lactose
b)
Gluten
c)
Fructose
d)
Eggs
5.
A serious and potentially life threatening allergic reaction is known as:
a)
High Blood Pressure
b)
Loss of breath
c)
Anaphylaxis
d)
Heart Failure
6.
Food allergies occur in approximately:
a)
1 in 1000 children
b)
1 in 20 children
c)
1 in 5 children
d)
1 in 100 children
7.
True or False: Female children have a higher proportion of food allergies than male children.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
Which of the following food choice does not commonly cause food allergies in children:
a)
Milk
b)
Peanuts
c)
Wheat
d)
Rice
9.
True or False: Skin rashes, such as hives, can occur as a result of a food allergy:
a)
True
b)
False
10.
True or False: Children with anaphylaxis require the use of an EpiPen:
a)
False
b)
True
11.
If a child has a severe allergic reaction, they are required to be monitored for ________ hours in a medical facility to ensure they have effectively recovered from the anaphylactic reaction.
a)
4
b)
1
c)
24
d)
10
12.
True or False: Starting a child on solid foods earlier than recommended can increase the risk of developing food allergies in early childhood.
a)
True
b)
False
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