Deck 1: Allergies Intolerances: Understanding and Managing Reactions

Question 1

Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) estimates how many Americans suffer from food allergies?

A)1 million Americans
B)10 million Americans
C)15 million Americans
D)30 million Americans

Answer 1

15 million Americans

Question 2

The number of people suffering from food allergies is decreasing over time.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

What is a food allergy?

A)When the immune system responds to unhealthy food.
B)A minor condition that results in some discomfort;
C)When the immune system mistakenly labels a harmless protein as toxic.
D)When the immune system labels harmful proteins as toxic.

Answer 3

When the immune system mistakenly labels a harmless protein as toxic.

Question 4

While food allergies are inconvenient, they are not life-threatening.

Question 5

Food allergies can be serious enough to send a person to the emergency room.

Question 6

How many emergency room visits are food allergy related per year?

A)200
B)5,000
C)200,000
D)500,000

Question 7

Which of the following are examples of "Big 8" food allergies:

A)Edamame
B)Chicken tenders
C)Spinach
D)Strawberries

Question 8

How many different foods can cause allergic reactions?

A)The Big 8 foods only.
B)More than 160 different foods.
C)Researchers still do not know.
D)30.

Question 9

Which of the following are examples of "Big 8" allergens?

A)Milk, honey, and eggs.
B)Walnuts, sea bass, and strawberries.
C)Shrimp, whole-wheat bread, and milk.
D)Peanuts, soybeans, and honey.

Question 10

Which population experiences the highest occurrences of food allergies?

A)The elderly
B)Adults 14-30
C)Men
D)Children

Question 11

Jillian has a severe allergy to peanuts, if she inadvertently ingests peanuts what should she do?

A)Lie down and sleep it off.
B)Call 911.
C)Call a friend to talk about she should do.
D)Wait and see what happens.

Question 12

The "Big 8" are important because:

A)They represent the only known food allergies
B)They include milk, soy beans and peanuts
C)They are responsible for 50% of all allergic reactions
D)They are responsible for 90% of all allergic reactions

Question 13

Sometimes adverse reactions to foods, including allergies and intolerances, are covered by what umbrella term?

A)Food preferences
B)Genetic tolerance
C)Food sensitivities
D)Celiac disease

Question 14

Which is an example of a food intolerance?

A)Dairy allergy.
B)Celiac disease.
C)Both A and B.
D)None of the above.

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a food allergy?

A)Lactose intolerance
B)Dislike for dairy
C)Digestive upset from dairy
D)Immune reaction to dairy

Question 16

When George eats ice cream, his body perceives the protein in dairy as an invader and his immune system acts to destroy it. George's reaction to ice cream can best be described as:

A)Lactose intolerance.
B)Dairy allergy.
C)Gluten intolerance.
D)Gluten allergy.

Question 17

When Ellie eats soy products, she experiences digestive upset and discomfort. Ellie's reaction to soy can best be described as:

A)Celiac Disease.
B)Soy allergy.
C)Soy intolerance.
D)Nutrient deficiency.

Question 18

Gluten is found in which of the following?

A)Wheat
B)Rye
C)Barley
D)All of the above

Question 19

Which of the following can be life threatening?

A)Peanut allergy
B)Soy intolerance
C)Lactose intolerance
D)Hives

Question 20

Which of the following would trigger symptoms in a person with Celiac Disease?

A)Eating wheat
B)Drinking milk
C)Eating soy
D)All of the above

Question 21

Celiac Disease is an example of a(n):

A)Intolerance.
B)Soy allergy.
C)Autoimmune disease.
D)Personal preference.

Question 22

There is a cure for Celiac Disease.

Question 23

The only cure for a food allergy is Epinephrine.

Question 24

How soon after ingesting a food can symptoms of an allergic reaction occur?

A)Immediately.
B)Within a week.
C)Within hours.
D)Answers A and C.

Question 25

Which of the following is a symptom of an allergic reaction?

A)Hives
B)Dizziness
C)Fatigue
D)All of the above

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of an allergic reaction?

A)Itchy rashes
B)Abdominal pain
C)Migraine
D)Swelling

Question 27

When a guest places a special order due to an allergy, they are trusting you with:

A)Their health.
B)Their safety.
C)Answers A and B.
D)None of the above.

Question 28

Laura has an allergy to shellfish and tree nuts. If she experiences swelling of the face, hives, and trouble breathing, what might she have ingested?

A)Ice cream
B)Peanuts
C)Lobster
D)Salmon

Question 29

Trevor is highly allergic to peanuts. If he ingested peanuts by mistake what allergic reaction symptom might he experience?

A)Vertigo
B)Fever
C)Swelling
D)Tremor

Question 30

There are several common symptoms of an allergic reaction including hives, nausea, and:

A)Diarrhea.
B)Wheezing.
C)Answers A and B.
D)None of the above.

Question 31

Symptoms like abdominal pain and hives are common during an allergic reaction. There can also be swelling of the:

A)Feet.
B)Hands.
C)Face.
D)All of the above.

Question 32

Monica is experiencing nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal pain after eating dairy products. She is most likely experiencing:

A)Lactose intolerance.
B)Anaphylaxis.
C)Seasonal pollen allergies.
D)Anxiety.