Question 1

Histamine has been found in hard cured sausage and catsup.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Food intolerance reactions _____.

Accepted Answer

A) ​directly involve the immune system 
B) are due to a missing or abnormal enzyme 
C) produce none of the same reactions as food allergies 
D) are caused by reduced oxygen supply to the heart and other body tissues 
E) ​are less common than food allergies 
A) ​directly involve the immune system 
B) are due to a missing or abnormal enzyme 
C) produce none of the same reactions as food allergies 
D) are caused by reduced oxygen supply to the heart and other body tissues 
E) ​are less common than food allergies

Question 3

​Match each term with the appropriate definition.
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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 4

Celiac disease symptoms may be silent in some individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The only treatment for a food allergy is to eliminate the food from the diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Food allergies are increasingly common and are an important health concern in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which food can generally be consumed by people with lactose maldigestion?

Accepted Answer

A) hard cheese 
B) ice cream 
C) cottage cheese 
D) milk 
E) yogurt with added milk solids 
A) hard cheese 
B) ice cream 
C) cottage cheese 
D) milk 
E) yogurt with added milk solids

Question 8

Symptoms associated with _____ sensitivity include dizziness,sweating,flushing,a rapid heartbeat,and a ringing sound in the ears.

Accepted Answer

A) ​sulfite 
B) nitrate 
C) histamine 
D) MSG 
E) tyramine 
A) ​sulfite 
B) nitrate 
C) histamine 
D) MSG 
E) tyramine

Question 9

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 food should Carlota remove from her diet because of her celiac disease?

Accepted Answer

A) potato chips 
B) bread 
C) quinoa 
D) tofu 
E) eggs 
A) potato chips 
B) bread 
C) quinoa 
D) tofu 
E) eggs

Question 10

​Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​anaphylactic shock

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

Exam 17: Food Allergies and Intolerances

Histamine has been found in hard cured sausage and catsup.

Food intolerance reactions _____.

​Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​

Celiac disease symptoms may be silent in some individuals.

The only treatment for a food allergy is to eliminate the food from the diet.

Food allergies are increasingly common and are an important health concern in the United States.

Which food can generally be consumed by people with lactose maldigestion?

Symptoms associated with _____ sensitivity include dizziness,sweating,flushing,a rapid heartbeat,and a ringing sound in the ears.

​Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​anaphylactic shock

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