WorksheetsUnderstanding Food Allergies and Intolerances
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following is a common food allergen in the UK?
Rice
Peanuts
Apples
Carrots
Which symptom is most likely associated with lactose intolerance rather than a food allergy?
Swelling of the lips
Hives
Stomach cramps
Difficulty breathing
Which of the following foods is most likely to cause a severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis?
Wheat
Soya
Shellfish
Bananas
What is the main risk of cross-contamination in a school canteen?
Food being too cold
Allergens being transferred from one food to another
Food being overcooked
Food losing its flavour
Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of a food intolerance?
Bloating
Nausea
Itchy skin
Diarrhoea
Which of these is a common sign of a nut allergy?
Sneezing
Swelling of the throat
Headache
Sore muscles
Which of the following is the best way to prevent cross-contamination in a kitchen?
Using the same chopping board for all foods
Washing hands and equipment between handling different foods
Cooking all foods at a high temperature
Storing all foods together
Which of these foods is most likely to cause a gluten intolerance reaction?
Oats
Wheat bread
Rice cakes
Cornflakes (gluten-free)
Which of the following is NOT a common food allergen?
Milk
Eggs
Chicken
Fish
If someone with a severe peanut allergy eats a biscuit that was made in a factory handling peanuts, what is the main risk?
The biscuit will taste different
The person may have an allergic reaction due to cross-contamination
The biscuit will be less nutritious
The biscuit will be stale
Which of the following is a typical symptom of coeliac disease (a gluten intolerance)?
Rash on the skin
Swollen tongue
Digestive discomfort
Runny nose
Which of these is the best description of a food intolerance?
The immune system reacts to a harmless food protein
The body has difficulty digesting a certain food
The body produces too much insulin after eating
The body loses water rapidly after eating
Which of the following is NOT a way to reduce the risk of cross-contamination for people with allergies?
Labelling foods clearly
Using separate utensils for allergen-free foods
Preparing all foods together on the same surface
Cleaning surfaces thoroughly
Which of these is a common symptom of a food allergy but NOT of a food intolerance?
Diarrhoea
Hives or rash
Bloating
Headache
Which of the following is a common food allergen that must be declared on food packaging in the UK?
Strawberries
Celery
Grapes
Lettuce
