Food sensitivity/allergy Flashcards
1
Q
a food allergy occurs when
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there is an adverse reaction to the ingestion of a good
reaction may or may not be controlled and influenced by the immune system
2
Q
what can cause a food allergy
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a protein, starch, or other food component, a additive (coloring, preservative, etc)
3
Q
a classic food allergy occurs when
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an ingested food molecule acts as an antigen, a substance that can be bound by an antibody
4
Q
during stressful times, food allergies become
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worse
5
Q
simplest and most effective method of treating food allergies is through
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avoidance of allergenic foods
