Question 1

Approximately what percentage of children with a wheat allergy outgrow it by age 12?

Accepted Answer

A) ​most children do not outgrow their wheat allergy​ 
B) 28% 
C) 35% 
D) 52% 
E) ​66% 
A) ​most children do not outgrow their wheat allergy​ 
B) 28% 
C) 35% 
D) 52% 
E) ​66%

Question 2

Food allergies and food intolerances are both caused by an immune system response.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Carlota is a 35-year-old who has just been diagnosed with celiac disease.She also has a life-threatening allergy to peanuts and tree nuts.She has not had a problem eliminating peanuts and tree nuts from her diet,but she is concerned that she will have a difficult time modifying her diet to treat her celiac disease.In addition to these dietary concerns,she has recently noticed that when she eats ice cream or cottage cheese she experiences terrible abdominal pain,bloating,and flatulence.She has made an appointment with her health care provider to determine the type of problem with which she is dealing.
-Carlota most likely experienced _____ before she modified her diet to treat her celiac disease.

Accepted Answer

A) nausea and vomiting 
B) a rapid heart rate,night sweats,and flushing 
C) weight gain,bloating,and frequent urination 
D) diarrhea,weight loss,cramps,fatigue,and anemia 
E) numbness in the arms,legs,or fingers 
A) nausea and vomiting 
B) a rapid heart rate,night sweats,and flushing 
C) weight gain,bloating,and frequent urination 
D) diarrhea,weight loss,cramps,fatigue,and anemia 
E) numbness in the arms,legs,or fingers

Question 4

Approximately 90% of all food allergies are related to the consumption of eight foods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Allergy shots are available for food allergy treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

​Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​food allergen

Accepted Answer

A) adverse reaction to a normally harmless substance in food that involves the body's immune system 
B) body tissues that provide protection against bacteria,viruses,and other substances identified by cells as harmful 
C) adverse reaction to a normally harmless substance in food that does not directly involve the body's immune system 
D) substance in food that is identified as harmful by the body and elicits an allergic reaction from the immune system 
E) proteins the body makes to combat allergens
F)substance released in allergic reactions that causes dilation of the blood vessels,itching,and hives
G)serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and can cause death
H)autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of the small intestine lining related to genetically based intolerance to gluten
I)test used to determine the presence of a food allergy or other adverse reaction to a food
J)disorder characterized by reduced digestion of lactose due to low availability of lactase
K)term for gastrointestinal symptoms resulting from consumption of more lactose than can be digested with available lactase 
A) adverse reaction to a normally harmless substance in food that involves the body's immune system 
B) body tissues that provide protection against bacteria,viruses,and other substances identified by cells as harmful 
C) adverse reaction to a normally harmless substance in food that does not directly involve the body's immune system 
D) substance in food that is identified as harmful by the body and elicits an allergic reaction from the immune system 
E) proteins the body makes to combat allergens
F)substance released in allergic reactions that causes dilation of the blood vessels,itching,and hives
G)serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and can cause death
H)autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of the small intestine lining related to genetically based intolerance to gluten
I)test used to determine the presence of a food allergy or other adverse reaction to a food
J)disorder characterized by reduced digestion of lactose due to low availability of lactase
K)term for gastrointestinal symptoms resulting from consumption of more lactose than can be digested with available lactase

Question 7

Lactose maldigestion is an uncommon disorder that only affects approximately 25% of the human population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Most allergies can be prevented by breastfeeding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Allergy tests that are available through the mail are reliable for determining an individual's allergy status.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which food has been linked to food intolerance reactions?

Accepted Answer

A) corn 
B) garlic 
C) rice 
D) chocolate 
E) cucumbers 
A) corn 
B) garlic 
C) rice 
D) chocolate 
E) cucumbers

Question 11

Celiac disease is also called gluten-sensitive enteropathy.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

After a food allergy is confirmed in infants and young children it will last forever.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

People experiencing anaphylactic shock can be revived by an injection of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) ​insulin 
B) norepinephrine 
C) epinephrine 
D) dopamine 
E) pseudoephedrine 
A) ​insulin 
B) norepinephrine 
C) epinephrine 
D) dopamine 
E) pseudoephedrine

Question 14

The FDA requires that processed foods containing sulfites list them on the ingredients label.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which test used to identify food allergies looks for certain proteins in the blood produced by the immune system?

Accepted Answer

A) a urine analysis 
B) the double-blind,placebo-controlled food challenge 
C) saliva testing 
D) a skin prick test 
E) identification of specific types of IgE 
A) a urine analysis 
B) the double-blind,placebo-controlled food challenge 
C) saliva testing 
D) a skin prick test 
E) identification of specific types of IgE

Question 16

Carlota is a 35-year-old who has just been diagnosed with celiac disease.She also has a life-threatening allergy to peanuts and tree nuts.She has not had a problem eliminating peanuts and tree nuts from her diet,but she is concerned that she will have a difficult time modifying her diet to treat her celiac disease.In addition to these dietary concerns,she has recently noticed that when she eats ice cream or cottage cheese she experiences terrible abdominal pain,bloating,and flatulence.She has made an appointment with her health care provider to determine the type of problem with which she is dealing.
-Which grain should Carlota avoid because of her celiac disease?

Accepted Answer

A) sorghum 
B) amaranth 
C) millet 
D) corn 
E) rye 
A) sorghum 
B) amaranth 
C) millet 
D) corn 
E) rye

Question 17

​Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​histamine

Accepted Answer

A) adverse reaction to a normally harmless substance in food that involves the body's immune system 
B) body tissues that provide protection against bacteria,viruses,and other substances identified by cells as harmful 
C) adverse reaction to a normally harmless substance in food that does not directly involve the body's immune system 
D) substance in food that is identified as harmful by the body and elicits an allergic reaction from the immune system 
E) proteins the body makes to combat allergens
F)substance released in allergic reactions that causes dilation of the blood vessels,itching,and hives
G)serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and can cause death
H)autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of the small intestine lining related to genetically based intolerance to gluten
I)test used to determine the presence of a food allergy or other adverse reaction to a food
J)disorder characterized by reduced digestion of lactose due to low availability of lactase
K)term for gastrointestinal symptoms resulting from consumption of more lactose than can be digested with available lactase 
A) adverse reaction to a normally harmless substance in food that involves the body's immune system 
B) body tissues that provide protection against bacteria,viruses,and other substances identified by cells as harmful 
C) adverse reaction to a normally harmless substance in food that does not directly involve the body's immune system 
D) substance in food that is identified as harmful by the body and elicits an allergic reaction from the immune system 
E) proteins the body makes to combat allergens
F)substance released in allergic reactions that causes dilation of the blood vessels,itching,and hives
G)serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and can cause death
H)autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of the small intestine lining related to genetically based intolerance to gluten
I)test used to determine the presence of a food allergy or other adverse reaction to a food
J)disorder characterized by reduced digestion of lactose due to low availability of lactase
K)term for gastrointestinal symptoms resulting from consumption of more lactose than can be digested with available lactase

Question 18

The gold standard diagnostic test for celiac disease is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) identification of specific types of IgE 
B) a small bowel biopsy and examination of cells for signs of damage 
C) the double-blind placebo-controlled food challenge 
D) a skin prick test 
E) salvia testing 
A) identification of specific types of IgE 
B) a small bowel biopsy and examination of cells for signs of damage 
C) the double-blind placebo-controlled food challenge 
D) a skin prick test 
E) salvia testing

Question 19

Which treatment of food allergies shows promise for diminishing or eliminating a person's sensitivity to specific food allergens such as those in peanuts,milk,eggs,and peaches?

Accepted Answer

A) dopamine injections 
B) antihistamines 
C) epinephrine shots 
D) allergy shots 
E) immunotherapy 
A) dopamine injections 
B) antihistamines 
C) epinephrine shots 
D) allergy shots 
E) immunotherapy

Question 20

A food allergen is almost always a _____.

Accepted Answer

A) phytochemical 
B) fat 
C) complex carbohydrate 
D) simple sugar 
E) protein 
A) phytochemical 
B) fat 
C) complex carbohydrate 
D) simple sugar 
E) protein

Exam 17: Food Allergies and Intolerances

Approximately what percentage of children with a wheat allergy outgrow it by age 12?

Food allergies and food intolerances are both caused by an immune system response.​

Approximately 90% of all food allergies are related to the consumption of eight foods.

Allergy shots are available for food allergy treatment.

​Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​food allergen

Lactose maldigestion is an uncommon disorder that only affects approximately 25% of the human population.

Most allergies can be prevented by breastfeeding.

Allergy tests that are available through the mail are reliable for determining an individual's allergy status.

Which food has been linked to food intolerance reactions?

Celiac disease is also called gluten-sensitive enteropathy.​

After a food allergy is confirmed in infants and young children it will last forever.

People experiencing anaphylactic shock can be revived by an injection of _____.

The FDA requires that processed foods containing sulfites list them on the ingredients label.

Which test used to identify food allergies looks for certain proteins in the blood produced by the immune system?

​Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​histamine

The gold standard diagnostic test for celiac disease is _____.

Which treatment of food allergies shows promise for diminishing or eliminating a person's sensitivity to specific food allergens such as those in peanuts,milk,eggs,and peaches?

A food allergen is almost always a _____.

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Food allergies and food intolerances are both caused by an immune system response.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -food allergen

Celiac disease is also called gluten-sensitive enteropathy.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -histamine