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WorksheetsAllergies & Intolerances
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
True or False - an allergy is when the immune system reacts to allergens in the environment
True
False
What are some examples of common food allergies?
Fruits, vegetables, dairy, grains, meat
Fish, wheat, eggs, soy peanuts, nuts, milk, fish
Watermelon and pineapple
Broccoli and cabbage
What are some examples of allergens?
grass
pets and house dust mites
medication and latex
all of the above
Anaphylaxis is...
a mild allergic reaction
runny nose and itchy eyes
Severe allergic reaction that is potentially life-threatening
a rash on your skin
The most common cause of anaphylaxis in children is...
grass
dust mites
pets
food
To be lactose intolerant means...
Allergic reaction to fish
Allergic eaction to wheat
unable to digest sugar (or lactose) in milk
Unable to digest fruit
If someone is lactose intolerant, they should implement _____ in their diet
More fish
lactose-free or dairy-free products
milk products
more fruits and vegetables
What is gluten?
type of protein found in wheat, rye and barley
a type of sugar found in grains
a type of vegetable
a type of fruit
What is coeliac disease?
when someone has a reaction to eating shell fish
When someone has a reaction to eating gluten
when someone has a reaction to eating broccoli
when someone has a reaction to eating eggs
People with coeliac disease should maintain...
a sugar-free
a meat-free diet
a gluten-free diet
a dairy-free diet
When Mrs. Hart is teaching cooking at school, what does she need to consider about allergies and intolerances with her students?
Be informed about parents who are vegetarian and vegan
Learn how to avoid getting allergies, as they are contagious
Be informed about students' allergies & intolerances and make adjustments with recipe ingredients
Do not need to consider anything as most students do not have allergies
Mr. Hart decided to open a coffee shop. What does he need to consider about customers with allergies and intolerances?
Ensure customers are happy all products sold
Make customers aware of health benefits of coffee
Make customers aware of common food allergen products contained in coffee and snacks
Ensure each customer that comes in the door advises of allergies
What information should be included on a food label, in regards to allergies and intolerances?
How much sugar, salt and fat are contained in the product
All ingredients need to be stated on the food label, including all common food allergens
Where the product was made
The expiry date of product
