Food Allergy Fun
Food allergies qualify as a disability under this Act.
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)?
This Greek physician and philosopher is credited with recording the first allergic reaction to food.
Who is Hippocrates?
This seed is on the EU's top 14 allergen list, but not on the US's top 9.
What is Mustard?
This Taste singer has won't taste apples due to an allergy.
Who is Sabrina Carpenter?
Before our fearless President modeled how to use an Epi-Pen, she modeled for American Girl.
Who is Elyse?
Anaphylaxis is most commonly experienced by this age group.
What are teens and young adults?
In the Early 20th century, Charles Richet coined this term to describe a severe and possibly deadly allergic reaction.
What is anaphylaxis?
This protein that triggers a reaction with those with Celiac Disease is not considered a top allergen in the US.
What is Gluten?
Technically she could follow the 4 main food groups outlined in Elf, a breakout movie for this actress, despite her food allergies and Celiac Disease.
Who is Zooey Deschanel?
This treasurer is bilingual.
Who is Liz?
This type of reaction, while not lethal, can cause great discomfort.
What is a food intolerance?
What is Celiac Disease?
Some people with environmental allergies experience mild reactions to raw fruits and vegetables, due to this condition.
What is oral allergy syndrome?
Vroom, vroom! This F1 driver credits celiac disease with causing his short stature, which is helpful for racing.
Who is Arvid Lindblad?
Talk about achievement! This VP knew how to take the NYC subway at only 12 years of age!
Who is Amanda?
Approximately this percent of US adults have food allergies.
What is 6%?
This King from 15th century England was reportedly allergic to strawberries. He also maybe killed his nephews.
Who is King Richard III?
Around 0.2% to 0.4% of the general population are allergic to this common grain.
What is corn?
Definitely not what this 42nd President is known for, but he is allergic to chocolate and gluten.
Who is Bill Clinton?
If the paparazzi ever come to a meeting, we can probably assume that it's to get a picture of this communications manager, who starred in commercials as a kid.
Who is Samantha?
Celiac Disease typically takes this long to be diagnosed.
What is between 6-10 years?
Which famous philosopher is credited with this quote on food allergies, "What is food for some, may be fierce poison for others."
Who is Titus Lucretius Cato?
What is red meat?
This Only Murders in the Building actor is allergic to shellfish.
Who is Steve Martin?
This super cool and awesome E-Board member loves Jeopardy almost as much as her guinea pigs and made this game!
Who is Liz?