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What is the primary reason why a food allergy occurs?
What is the primary reason why a food allergy occurs?
What is the main difference between symptoms of a food allergy and a food intolerance?
What is the main difference between symptoms of a food allergy and a food intolerance?
Which of the following is an example of a common food that can cause an allergic reaction?
Which of the following is an example of a common food that can cause an allergic reaction?
What is the primary reason why people with food allergies need to avoid the offending food?
What is the primary reason why people with food allergies need to avoid the offending food?
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What is the main difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance in terms of the body's response?
What is the main difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance in terms of the body's response?
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What is the range of tolerance for people with food intolerances?
What is the range of tolerance for people with food intolerances?
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Study Notes
Food Allergy
- A food allergy occurs when the body has an immune reaction to a particular food, which is mistakenly seen as a threat.
- Symptoms can be mild (rash, itchiness, vomiting, diarrhea) or severe (trouble breathing, swelling of the throat) and can be life-threatening in severe cases.
- Common foods that cause allergic reactions include soybeans, milk, fish, peanuts, and eggs.
- It is crucial to avoid the offending food as even a tiny amount can cause a reaction.
Food Intolerance
- Food intolerance occurs when the body cannot digest a particular food properly due to a lack of necessary enzymes (enzyme deficiency).
- Symptoms are similar to those of a food allergy (stomach pain, diarrhea, vomiting) but are usually not severe and not life-threatening.
- The severity of intolerance varies, and some people may be able to tolerate small amounts of the food, while others need to avoid it altogether.
Key Differences
- A food allergy involves an immune response, whereas a food intolerance involves digestion difficulties.
- Allergies are usually more severe and can be life-threatening, while intolerances are generally not life-threatening.
Food Allergy
- Occurs when the body mistakenly identifies a particular food as a threat, triggering an immune reaction.
- Symptoms can range from mild (rash, itchiness, vomiting, diarrhea) to severe (trouble breathing, swelling of the throat), and can be life-threatening in extreme cases.
- Common allergenic foods include soybeans, milk, fish, peanuts, and eggs.
- Even minute amounts of the offending food can trigger a reaction, making avoidance crucial.
Food Intolerance
- Results from the body's inability to properly digest a particular food due to enzyme deficiency.
- Symptoms, such as stomach pain, diarrhea, and vomiting, are similar to those of a food allergy but are generally not severe and not life-threatening.
- The severity of intolerance varies, with some individuals able to tolerate small amounts of the food while others must avoid it entirely.
Key Differences
- Food allergy involves an immune response, whereas food intolerance involves digestion difficulties.
- Allergies are often more severe and potentially life-threatening, whereas intolerances are generally not life-threatening.
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Learn about the immune reaction to certain foods, symptoms, and common foods that cause allergic reactions. Understand the importance of avoiding the offending food to prevent life-threatening reactions.
