Question 1

Symptoms like abdominal pain and hives are common during an allergic reaction. There can also be swelling of the:

Accepted Answer

A) Feet. 
B) Hands. 
C) Face. 
D) All of the above. 
A) Feet. 
B) Hands. 
C) Face. 
D) All of the above. D

Question 2

When George eats ice cream, his body perceives the protein in dairy as an invader and his immune system acts to destroy it. George's reaction to ice cream can best be described as:

Accepted Answer

A) Lactose intolerance. 
B) Dairy allergy. 
C) Gluten intolerance. 
D) Gluten allergy. 
A) Lactose intolerance. 
B) Dairy allergy. 
C) Gluten intolerance. 
D) Gluten allergy. B

Question 3

What is a food allergy?

Accepted Answer

A) When the immune system responds to unhealthy food. 
B) A minor condition that results in some discomfort; 
C) When the immune system mistakenly labels a harmless protein as toxic. 
D) When the immune system labels harmful proteins as toxic. 
A) When the immune system responds to unhealthy food. 
B) A minor condition that results in some discomfort; 
C) When the immune system mistakenly labels a harmless protein as toxic. 
D) When the immune system labels harmful proteins as toxic. C

Question 4

The "Big 8" are important because:

Accepted Answer

A) They represent the only known food allergies 
B) They include milk, soy beans and peanuts 
C) They are responsible for 50% of all allergic reactions 
D) They are responsible for 90% of all allergic reactions 
A) They represent the only known food allergies 
B) They include milk, soy beans and peanuts 
C) They are responsible for 50% of all allergic reactions 
D) They are responsible for 90% of all allergic reactions

Question 5

There are several common symptoms of an allergic reaction including hives, nausea, and:

Accepted Answer

A) Diarrhea. 
B) Wheezing. 
C) Answers A and B. 
D) None of the above. 
A) Diarrhea. 
B) Wheezing. 
C) Answers A and B. 
D) None of the above.

Question 6

Which of the following are examples of "Big 8" allergens?

Accepted Answer

A) Milk, honey, and eggs. 
B) Walnuts, sea bass, and strawberries. 
C) Shrimp, whole-wheat bread, and milk. 
D) Peanuts, soybeans, and honey. 
A) Milk, honey, and eggs. 
B) Walnuts, sea bass, and strawberries. 
C) Shrimp, whole-wheat bread, and milk. 
D) Peanuts, soybeans, and honey.

Question 7

Trevor is highly allergic to peanuts. If he ingested peanuts by mistake what allergic reaction symptom might he experience?

Accepted Answer

A) Vertigo 
B) Fever 
C) Swelling 
D) Tremor 
A) Vertigo 
B) Fever 
C) Swelling 
D) Tremor

Question 8

Which is an example of a food intolerance?

Accepted Answer

A) Dairy allergy. 
B) Celiac disease. 
C) Both A and B. 
D) None of the above. 
A) Dairy allergy. 
B) Celiac disease. 
C) Both A and B. 
D) None of the above.

Question 9

The number of people suffering from food allergies is decreasing over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is a symptom of an allergic reaction?

Accepted Answer

A) Hives 
B) Dizziness 
C) Fatigue 
D) All of the above 
A) Hives 
B) Dizziness 
C) Fatigue 
D) All of the above

Question 11

Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) estimates how many Americans suffer from food allergies?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 million Americans 
B) 10 million Americans 
C) 15 million Americans 
D) 30 million Americans 
A) 1 million Americans 
B) 10 million Americans 
C) 15 million Americans 
D) 30 million Americans

Question 12

Laura has an allergy to shellfish and tree nuts. If she experiences swelling of the face, hives, and trouble breathing, what might she have ingested?

Accepted Answer

A) Ice cream 
B) Peanuts 
C) Lobster 
D) Salmon 
A) Ice cream 
B) Peanuts 
C) Lobster 
D) Salmon

Question 13

How soon after ingesting a food can symptoms of an allergic reaction occur?

Accepted Answer

A) Immediately. 
B) Within a week. 
C) Within hours. 
D) Answers A and C. 
A) Immediately. 
B) Within a week. 
C) Within hours. 
D) Answers A and C.

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a food allergy?

Accepted Answer

A) Lactose intolerance 
B) Dislike for dairy 
C) Digestive upset from dairy 
D) Immune reaction to dairy 
A) Lactose intolerance 
B) Dislike for dairy 
C) Digestive upset from dairy 
D) Immune reaction to dairy

Question 15

Sometimes adverse reactions to foods, including allergies and intolerances, are covered by what umbrella term?

Accepted Answer

A) Food preferences 
B) Genetic tolerance 
C) Food sensitivities 
D) Celiac disease 
A) Food preferences 
B) Genetic tolerance 
C) Food sensitivities 
D) Celiac disease

Question 16

Which of the following would trigger symptoms in a person with Celiac Disease?

Accepted Answer

A) Eating wheat 
B) Drinking milk 
C) Eating soy 
D) All of the above 
A) Eating wheat 
B) Drinking milk 
C) Eating soy 
D) All of the above

Question 17

Jillian has a severe allergy to peanuts, if she inadvertently ingests peanuts what should she do?

Accepted Answer

A) Lie down and sleep it off. 
B) Call 911. 
C) Call a friend to talk about she should do. 
D) Wait and see what happens. 
A) Lie down and sleep it off. 
B) Call 911. 
C) Call a friend to talk about she should do. 
D) Wait and see what happens.

Question 18

When Ellie eats soy products, she experiences digestive upset and discomfort. Ellie's reaction to soy can best be described as:

Accepted Answer

A) Celiac Disease. 
B) Soy allergy. 
C) Soy intolerance. 
D) Nutrient deficiency. 
A) Celiac Disease. 
B) Soy allergy. 
C) Soy intolerance. 
D) Nutrient deficiency.

Question 19

While food allergies are inconvenient, they are not life-threatening.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

How many different foods can cause allergic reactions?

Accepted Answer

A) The Big 8 foods only. 
B) More than 160 different foods. 
C) Researchers still do not know. 
D) 30. 
A) The Big 8 foods only. 
B) More than 160 different foods. 
C) Researchers still do not know. 
D) 30.

Symptoms like abdominal pain and hives are common during an allergic reaction. There can also be swelling of the:

When George eats ice cream, his body perceives the protein in dairy as an invader and his immune system acts to destroy it. George's reaction to ice cream can best be described as:

What is a food allergy?

The "Big 8" are important because:

There are several common symptoms of an allergic reaction including hives, nausea, and:

Which of the following are examples of "Big 8" allergens?

Trevor is highly allergic to peanuts. If he ingested peanuts by mistake what allergic reaction symptom might he experience?

Which is an example of a food intolerance?

The number of people suffering from food allergies is decreasing over time.

Which of the following is a symptom of an allergic reaction?

Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) estimates how many Americans suffer from food allergies?

Laura has an allergy to shellfish and tree nuts. If she experiences swelling of the face, hives, and trouble breathing, what might she have ingested?

How soon after ingesting a food can symptoms of an allergic reaction occur?

Which of the following is an example of a food allergy?

Sometimes adverse reactions to foods, including allergies and intolerances, are covered by what umbrella term?

Which of the following would trigger symptoms in a person with Celiac Disease?

Jillian has a severe allergy to peanuts, if she inadvertently ingests peanuts what should she do?

When Ellie eats soy products, she experiences digestive upset and discomfort. Ellie's reaction to soy can best be described as:

While food allergies are inconvenient, they are not life-threatening.

How many different foods can cause allergic reactions?

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Exam 1: Allergies Intolerances: Understanding and Managing Reactions

Symptoms like abdominal pain and hives are common during an allergic reaction. There can also be swelling of the:

When George eats ice cream, his body perceives the protein in dairy as an invader and his immune system acts to destroy it. George's reaction to ice cream can best be described as:

What is a food allergy?

The "Big 8" are important because:

There are several common symptoms of an allergic reaction including hives, nausea, and:

Which of the following are examples of "Big 8" allergens?

Trevor is highly allergic to peanuts. If he ingested peanuts by mistake what allergic reaction symptom might he experience?

Which is an example of a food intolerance?

The number of people suffering from food allergies is decreasing over time.

Which of the following is a symptom of an allergic reaction?

Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) estimates how many Americans suffer from food allergies?

Laura has an allergy to shellfish and tree nuts. If she experiences swelling of the face, hives, and trouble breathing, what might she have ingested?

How soon after ingesting a food can symptoms of an allergic reaction occur?

Which of the following is an example of a food allergy?

Sometimes adverse reactions to foods, including allergies and intolerances, are covered by what umbrella term?

Which of the following would trigger symptoms in a person with Celiac Disease?

Jillian has a severe allergy to peanuts, if she inadvertently ingests peanuts what should she do?

When Ellie eats soy products, she experiences digestive upset and discomfort. Ellie's reaction to soy can best be described as:

While food allergies are inconvenient, they are not life-threatening.

How many different foods can cause allergic reactions?

Allergies Intolerances: Food Handling

Allergies Intolerances: Food Labels

Allergies Intolerances: Kitchen and Preparation

Allergies Intolerances: Orders

Allergies Intolerances: Policies

Receiving and Storage Food Procedures

Allergies Intolerances: Service

Contamination

Storage: Facilities

Storage: Food Handling

Food Preparation

Pests

Storage: Purchasing

Food Regulations

Sanitizing

Food Service: Training

Food Service: Management

Filters