Which Statement Correctly Describes Food Allergy or Food Intolerance

Multiple Choice

Which statement correctly describes food allergy or food intolerance?

A) Food intolerance is mediated by the immune system.
B) A food allergy involves an adverse reaction to food mediated by metabolism or digestion but not the immune system.
C) A food allergy is mediated by high levels of immunoglobin A, which can be transferred from the mother to the infant through breastfeeding.
D) Food intolerance occurs only with nuts or nut products.
E) A food allergy is an exaggerated immunologic response.