Common Allergies
Is lactose intolerance when you are allergic to milk?
NO! They are different!
The key difference is that a dairy allergy is an immune system reaction to milk proteins that can be life-threatening,
while lactose intolerance is a digestive issue caused by a lack of the enzyme lactase, which makes it difficult to digest the milk sugar lactose
Other than allergies, what is the next biggest reason why someone may not eat a certain food or type of food. (other than pickiness)
Religion
How can you be sure you do not feed someone a food they are allergic to
ALWAYS ask when preparing a food for someone else if they have any allergies or dietary restrictions.
LIST ingredients when delivering home made items
Someone with a sever allergy should always carry this.
EpiPen
What is the difference between a vegetarian and a vegan
Vegan does not use any animal PRODUCTS, a Vegetarian does not eat meat
How do you know if an allergen is in a food product that you buy at the store?
Read the food label
There are 3 different types of gluten allergies. What are they
Celiac Disease: Auto Immune Disorder
Wheat allergy: True gluten allergy
Gluten Sensitivity: Bodily Intolerance
What religion keeps Kosher?
Judaism
Kosher prohibits pork, shellfish, blood, and mixing meat with dairy products.
What is it called if someone makes a cake and leaves the flour on the surface and then it gets on another food?
Who would this scenario affect?
Cross contamination - Wheat/ Gluten Allergies
List 3 different items that a person could NOT eat if they were allergic to Treenuts
What religion practices Halal
Islam
Halal prohibits pork, blood, alcohol, and animals not slaughtered according to Islamic ritual
Name the at least 5 of the 8 most common allergies
Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg, Fish, Crustacean, Peanuts, Treenuts