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