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Testing 1,2,3
Potpourrie
100
These "nuts" that are not really nuts, but are legumes that grow underground, contain allergens that can cause serious , even deadly consequences to people who are sensitive to them.
What are peanuts?
100
One of the symptoms of an allergic anaphylactic reaction caused by swelling of the airways
What is difficulty breathing? or what is wheezing?
100
For someone with a food allergy, having supportive and accepting friends can make a big difference emotionally. Name one way to help a friend cope with food allergy.
What is: Find out which foods your friend is allergic to and what the symptoms of a reaction are. The more familiar you are with what can happen, the easier it will be for you to identify triggers and take action if something starts to happen.
100
Medical professional who specializes in diagnosing and treating food allergies
What is an allergist?
100
Foods most likely to cause allergic responses (name any 3)
What are milk, eggs, soy, wheat, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish
200
An example of a "tree nut", this contains substances responsible for some of the most common food allergies and can cause severe, potentially fatal allergic reactions. Name one tree nut. Daily Double, name 3
What are almonds, walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, chestnuts, cashews, pistachio nuts, pine nuts, and macadamia nuts?
200
When an allergen is introduced to the body, the body's mast cells produce this chemical that causes runny nose, watery eyes,hives, itching, or wheezing. (The release of this compound is an immune response that increases the permeability of the capillaries to allow white blood cells in to fight pathogens.)
What is histamine?
200
If your friend starts to show symptoms, don't brush them off — take action and get help. Name 2 symptoms that should be taken seriously.
What are: trouble breathing, faintness, or throat tightness
200
One way of testing a patient for allergies
What is (name one) Skin test, blood test, food challenge
200
This anti-inflammatory hormone is produced by the adrenal glands in response to an excess of histamine.
What is cortisol?
300
The best way to be sure a product is nut-free.
What is "Read the label"?
300
Should be injected into the outer thigh, through clothing if necessary, at the first symptoms of anaphylaxis.
What is epinephrine or Epi-pen?
300
Cross contamination from your food could expose your friend to allergens. Tell one way to prevent spreading allergens from one food to another.
What is: Wash your hands after preparing or eating food. Use soap & water. Hand sanitizers don't remove allergens. even sharing a pen after eating a peanut butter sandwich may expose your friend to allergens. If preparing food for an allergic friend, use separate utensils- knives, cutting boards, bowls.
300
In this test, a person is given gradually increasing amounts of the potential food allergen to eat while the doctor watches for symptoms.
What is a food challenge?
300
These grains are gluten free and can be enjoyed freely by people with gluten sensitivities. Many are used as a substitute for wheat in preparing baked goods and breads. Name 2
What is ? rice, cassava, corn, soy, tapioca, sorghum, quinoa, millet, arrowroot, amaranth, teff, fax, chia, oats, nut flours
400
Foods that are prepared or processed in a facility that processes nuts must be labeled to indicate this proximity to nuts because it is possible for nut fragments or particles to be transferred from the machinery or the air to a product that normally would not contain nuts. M & M plain chocolate candies are an example. When allergens are transferred from one food to another, it is called - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -.
What is cross contamination?
400
A severe, life threatening allergic reaction characterized by swelling of the lips and tongue, tightness of the chest and throat, and difficulty breathing Daily Double: Spell the term described by this reaction
What is anaphylaxis?
400
Allergens often show up as ingredients in other foods you'd never think of. Soy makes its way into cereals and even canned tuna. Some deli meat uses casein, a milk protein, to bind it together. That bowl of ice cream? It may actually contain wheat. Peanut butter may be used to thicken sauces in Asian food. How can you ensure the snack you are sharing with a friend is safe for him/her to eat?
What is Read the food label, find out ingredients, if home-made.
400
Test administered in doctor's office during which a person is given incrementally increasing amounts of a suspected food to determine allergic reaction
What is a food challenge?
400
The protein in wheat, and commonly found in pasta, noodles bread, crackers, baked goods, breadings, croutons, flour tortillas and beer, may cause allergic reactions in sensitive people or those with celiac disease. Watch out- may also be found in soy sauce, some potato chip seasonings, soups, salad dressings, lunch meats, and eggs served at some restaurants (IHOP)
What is gluten?
500
A food that has a name that sounds like a nut, but is not a nut.
What is (name one) water chestnuts, nutmeg, and butternut squash?
500
A hormone produced by the adrenal glands -(also called adrenalin) it is the ingredient in an Epi-pen" that counteracts an allergic reaction and relaxes the bronchial muscle, allowing a victim to breathe easier. Should be administered at the first sign of anaphylaxis.
What is epinephrine?
500
2 Things to know about kissing your peanut allergic partner
What is Since allergens in your saliva will decrease over time- gone in about 4 hours, wait a few hours, brush teeth, rinse mouth, or select foods you can both enjoy safely on your date.
500
People who have tested positively for milk allergy should avoid these foods name 3.
What is Milk, cheese, baked goods, artificial butter flavor - often used in popcorn, chocolate, processed lunch meats, anything labeled "contains milk"
500
The difference between a milk allergy and lactose intolerance
What is Lactose intolerance involves the digestive system; milk allergy affects the immune system.
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