Chapter 10 - Food Allergies And Intolerances

Question 1

Allergen?

Answer 1

Something that causes an allergy.

Question 2

Anaphylaxis?

Answer 2

A severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction, which affects body systems such as breathing, the heart and circulation, the digestive system and the skin.

Question 3

Food allergy?

Answer 3

A condition where the body’s immune system reacts unuseally to specific foods and causes a range of mild to servere symptoms.

Question 4

Food intolerance?

Answer 4

A long-term condition where certain foods cause someone to feel unwell and have a range of a symptoms; it is useally not life threatening.

Question 5

Visible symptoms of an allergic reaction:

Answer 5

• The skin becomes flushed and red.
• A raised, red/pink itchy rash appears on the skin (called hives).
• The skin swells - often on the face.
• They may have difficulty with breathing and will wheeze and cough.

Question 6

Invosible symptoms of having an allergic reaction:

Answer 6

• The mouth, tongue and throat swell so the person cannot breathe, swallow or speak properly.
• Pain in the abdomen, nausea, and vomiting.
• They may collapse amd become unconcious - this can the lead to death.

Question 7

Common foods that cause allergic reactions:

Answer 7

• Eggs
• Kiwi
• Strawberries
• Fish and shelfish
• Peanuts

Question 8

Examples of a food intolerance:

Answer 8

• Lactose Intolerance

- Coeliac Disease

Question 9

Lactose intolerance

Answer 9

• Lactose is the natural sugar that is found in milk or milk products.
• People who have it can’t digest it normally, so the bacteria in the large intestine break down
  instead.
• This causes a lot of gas, bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, and nausea.