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Allergies & Intolerances

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

True or False - an allergy is when the immune system reacts to allergens in the environment

a)

True

b)

False

2.

What are some examples of common food allergies?

a)

Fruits, vegetables, dairy, grains, meat

b)

Fish, wheat, eggs, soy peanuts, nuts, milk, fish

c)

Watermelon and pineapple

d)

Broccoli and cabbage

3.

What are some examples of allergens?

a)

grass

b)

pets and house dust mites

c)

medication and latex

d)

all of the above

4.

Anaphylaxis is...

a)

a mild allergic reaction

b)

runny nose and itchy eyes

c)

Severe allergic reaction that is potentially life-threatening

d)

a rash on your skin

5.

The most common cause of anaphylaxis in children is...

a)

grass

b)

dust mites

c)

pets

d)

food

6.

To be lactose intolerant means...

a)

Allergic reaction to fish

b)

Allergic eaction to wheat

c)

unable to digest sugar (or lactose) in milk

d)

Unable to digest fruit

7.

If someone is lactose intolerant, they should implement _____ in their diet

a)

More fish

b)

lactose-free or dairy-free products

c)

milk products

d)

more fruits and vegetables

8.

What is gluten?

a)

type of protein found in wheat, rye and barley

b)

a type of sugar found in grains

c)

a type of vegetable

d)

a type of fruit

9.

What is coeliac disease?

a)

when someone has a reaction to eating shell fish

b)

When someone has a reaction to eating gluten

c)

when someone has a reaction to eating broccoli

d)

when someone has a reaction to eating eggs

10.

People with coeliac disease should maintain...

a)

a sugar-free

b)

a meat-free diet

c)

a gluten-free diet

d)

a dairy-free diet

11.

When Mrs. Hart is teaching cooking at school, what does she need to consider about allergies and intolerances with her students?

a)

Be informed about parents who are vegetarian and vegan

b)

Learn how to avoid getting allergies, as they are contagious

c)

Be informed about students' allergies & intolerances and make adjustments with recipe ingredients

d)

Do not need to consider anything as most students do not have allergies

12.

Mr. Hart decided to open a coffee shop. What does he need to consider about customers with allergies and intolerances?

a)

Ensure customers are happy all products sold

b)

Make customers aware of health benefits of coffee

c)

Make customers aware of common food allergen products contained in coffee and snacks

d)

Ensure each customer that comes in the door advises of allergies

13.

What information should be included on a food label, in regards to allergies and intolerances?

a)

How much sugar, salt and fat are contained in the product

b)

All ingredients need to be stated on the food label, including all common food allergens

c)

Where the product was made

d)

The expiry date of product