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Food allergies

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A food allergy...
a)
only causes digestive problems 
b)
is not too serious 
c)
is life threatening
d)
affects all children differently  
2.
Which of the following food choices commonly causes allergic reactions in children:
a)
Fruit 
b)
Honey
c)
Carrots
d)
Peanuts 
3.

Which one of these is not a common food allergy?

a)

Nuts

b)

Dairy

c)

Broccoli

d)

Eggs

4.

Which is not one of the top 8 Food Allergies?

a)

Wheat

b)

Corn

c)

Milk

d)

Peanuts

5.

True or False: People with allergies can share food.

a)

False

b)

True

6.

An allergy is when there's a food someone can't eat because it will __________.

a)

make them sick.

b)

help them grow big and strong.

c)

be difficult to chew.

d)

be good for them.

7.

If someone is allergic to milk, which item can they eat?

a)

Juice

b)

Ice cream

c)

Cheese

d)

Milk chocolate

8.

What should you do if someone doesn't feel well after eating something?

a)

Get an adult

b)

Don't do anything

c)

Ask them if they want to play

d)

Tell them they are fine

9.

How can we help our friends with food allergies?

a)

Share our food with them.

b)

Be kind and supportive.

c)

Tease them for not being able to eat certain things.

d)

Tell them their allergies aren't real.

10.

Reactions to food vary from person to person.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Which are signs of an allergic reaction?

a)

Swollen lips, tongue, or mouth

b)

Red rash

c)

Hard time breathing

d)

All of the above

12.

Which 4 foods are people most commonly allergic to?

a)

Dairy, marshmallows, corn, and meat.

b)

Mango, hot dogs, nuts, and potatoes.

c)

Dairy, eggs, nuts, and fish.

d)

Avocados, corn, apples, and coffee.

13.

What percent of children have food allergies today?

a)

2%

b)

8%

c)

19%

d)

27%

14.

All children with a peanut allergy will go into anaphylactic shock when they get exposed.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

To treat food allergies one form of treatment involves exposing the patient to small amounts of the food and then gradually increasing the amount as the patient builds immunity.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Which of the following is not one of the top 8 food allergies?

a)

Shellfish

b)

Eggs

c)

Soybeans

d)

Quinoa

17.
Some children may have a condition known as 'Celiac Disease'. These children cannot tolerate...
a)
Lactose
b)
Gluten
c)
Fructose
d)
Eggs 
18.
A serious and potentially life threatening allergic reaction is known as:
a)
High Blood Pressure 
b)
Loss of breath
c)
Anaphylaxis 
d)
Heart Failure
19.
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
20.
Which of the following food choice does not commonly cause food allergies in children:
a)
Milk
b)
Peanuts 
c)
Wheat 
d)
Rice
21.
True or False: Skin rashes, such as hives, can occur as a result of a food allergy:
a)
True
b)
False
22.
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
23.
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
24.

A serious and potentially life threatening allergic reaction is known as:

a)

Anaphylaxis

b)

Heart Failure

25.
True or False: Skin rashes, such as hives, can occur as a result of a food allergy:
a)
True
b)
False
26.

Life threatening allergies, known as “anaphylaxis”, are of great concern to the food industry.

a)

True

b)

False