Allergy
The body's immune system responds to a protein in a certain food
Food allergy
Auto immune disease that causes damage to the villi in the small intestines
Celiac disease
Walnuts, almonds, cashews belong to this group
What is tree nuts
This is a pill that treats allergic reactions and cause drowsiness
What is benadryl
How many major food allergies are there?
8
This reaction can causes anaphylaxis
What is severe reactions
There is a cure for food allergies, but it’s very expensive and only available for the rich. (T/F)
False, There is no cure for food allergies, which is why it’s so important to be aware and educated about them.
Food containing an allergen comes into contact with other foods and the proteins mix
What is cross- contact (cross contanination)
Symptoms include:
Hives, lips swelling, anaphylaxis, vomiting
What is an allergic reaction
Name 3 foods with lactose
Ice cream, cream, butter, cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt
Another name for Epinephrine
Epipen
How do doctors test for a food allergies
Blood Test
Sticky protein found in what, rye and barley
What is gluten
An allergic reaction can happen with even the tiniest speck or trace of food (true/false)
true
The following sources may contain what allergen:
processed meat, chips, candy, soy sauce
gluten
Consuming this group of foods for some may cause gas diarrhea, bloating and swelling
What is dairy
In what part of the body should the auto-injector be injected?
What is the thigh