Food Tolerances.

Question 1

Common food allergies and intolerances

Answer 1

Allergies: Peanuts, Milk, Eggs, Fish

Intolerances: Dairy, Grains/Gluten, Beans, Cabbage

Question 2

Food intolerances definition

Answer 2

A long term condition where a certain foods cause a person to feel unwell and have a range of symptoms.

Question 3

Symptoms of food intolerances

Answer 3

Constant tiredness and weakness
Muscle and join ache and pain
Nausea
Pain and bloating 
Diarrhea
Eczema and dry skin conditions

Question 4

Explain Lactose intolerances and how to prevent

Answer 4

Cannot digest lactose

Bacteria that live in the large intestine break it down which cause a large amount of gas to be produced

Prevention: Avoid milk, milk products

Question 5

Explain Coeliac disease and how to prevent

Answer 5

Intolerant to gluten

Referred to Coeliac

Prevention: Avoid wheat, oats, barley

Question 6

Food allergy definition

Answer 6

Having food allergy means that someone has an allergic reaction to certain foods of ingredients in food

Reaction can happen within a few seconds up to a few hours after the food is eaten

Can be life-threatening

Question 7

Symptoms of food allergy?

Answer 7

Skin rashes, itchy eyes and skin, runny nose, wheezing and coughing, swollen lips, breathing difficulties

Question 8

What are food that create allergic reaction called?

Answer 8

Allergens