WorksheetsFood Allergies
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following is not a common food allergy reaction?
Swelling
Wheezing
Laughing
Rash
Which one of the following is not one of the 9 most common food allergens?
Fruit
Peanuts
Soy
Shellfish
Where is an epipen injected?
Arm
Forehead
Stomach
Thigh
Food allergy reactions occur within what time period after ingestion?
From two minutes to 12 hours
within two days
from within minutes to two hours
What body systems can be affected by a food allergy reaction?
gastrointestinal tract
cardiovascular and respiratory system
skin
all of them
What component of food is responsible for an allergic reaction?
fat
protein
carbohydrate
trans fatty acids
fried foods can be dangerous for those with food allergies because
high fat content makes allergic reactions worse
frying changes the chemical structure of foods
cross contact with other food proteins can occure
Children with parents who have allergies are also likely to develop allergies
true
false
Allergic reactions can vary depending on the person
true
false
As long as you don't eat the food you are allergic to you are safe from them.
true
false
You can develop a food sensitivity later in life.
true
false
Food dyes can cause allergic reactions.
True
False
Most common mild food allergy symptoms include:
Tingling feeling in the mouth
Hives/itching
Abdominal pain
All of the above
What is the first step in treating a severe allergic reaction?
Call 911
Administer an epinephrine injection
Give the person water
Make the person lie down
Which of the following is a common symptom of a food allergy?
Headache
Runny nose
Swelling of the lips
Fever
Can food allergies be cured?
Yes
No
Only in children
Only with medication
