Careers
This specialty of medical doctor diagnoses & treats food allergies. (There's usually two specialties included in this one field but only give the one word that's most relevant)
Allergist
About what percent of food allergy reactions are in the top nine?
90%
Who was the founder of GAAC?
Mara!
After a few hours have passed, you can be sure that an anaphylactic reaction won't occur.
The FDA regulates most packaged food labels. What does its name stand for?
Food & Drug Administration
This healthcare professional provides patients with medications (like epinephrine) once they get prescribed it.
Pharmacist
This Top 9 allergen includes shrimp, crab, and lobster.
Shellfish
What event do we do during the holidays?
Allergy-friendly food drive
Trace amounts of allergen can cause reactions.
Fact
Alpha-gal syndrome involves allergic reactions to what type of food?
Red meat
This professional helps people plan safe & nutritious meals.
Registered dietician
Gluten is a ____ found in wheat.
Protein
GAAC often volunteers with this charity.
Harvest Hope Food Bank
"May contain" means that shared equipment & facilities were used in the process of making the food.
Fact
An adult Epi-Pen has 0.30 milligrams of epinephrine. How many milligrams does a pediatric Epi-Pen have?
0.15 milligrams
This medical professional may go to the scene of an emergency to help treat anaphylactic shock.
EMT or paramedic
What top nine allergy is least common?
Sesame
Name the professions of three guests we've had speak to GAAC in the past.
Dietician, allergist, nurse
A food intolerance is an immune response.
Myth - it's a digestive issue
There are five different immunoglobulins: IgM, IgE, IgG, IgA, & IgD. Which one is most responsible for allergic reactions?
Allergists have certifications in two different specialties. One is allergy, & the other is _____.
Immunology
Name the top nine allergies.
Peanuts
Tree nuts
Shellfish
Wheat
Soy
Sesame
Milk
Fish
Eggs
During our yearly holiday event, who does GAAC collaborate with?
Carolina Productions
There are strict licensing & educational requirements to be a nutritionist, & the job title is legally regulated.
Myth - this only applies to dieticians
The most common way to administer epinephrine is through injection, such as by using an Epi-Pen. What other method of delivery has also been developed?
Nasal spray