Food Allergies And Intolerances Flashcards

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What is a food allergy?

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A food allergy is a serious and possible life threatening reaction to a certain food.

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What is a food intolerance?

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A food intolerance is when something in a certain food makes someone feel unwell.

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3 visible signs that someone is having an allergic reaction.

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Skin becomes red
Lips and eyelids swell
A rash shows on the skin

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What are five of the most common foods that cause allergies?

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Eggs
Milk and dairy
Fish
Peanuts and other nuts
Seeds

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