Food Allergy and Intolerance Flashcards
1
Q
What is food intolerance associated with?
A
Problems digesting or metabolizing food
2
Q
What is the physiology of food intolerance?
A
Problems with digesting or metabolizing food
If Ig present; more likely to be non-IgE, including IgG
3
Q
How soon do food intolerance symptoms manifest?
A
Up to 72 hours after exposure
4
Q
Symptoms of food intolerance are typically ____
A
Predictable
5
Q
What types of foods are most likely to cause allergy?
A
Proteins
Peanuts, tree nuts, and fish/shellfish most common in US
6
Q
What are the most common foods that cause food intolerance?
A
Lactose, fructose, gluten, caffeine
Carbohydrate intolerance- usually secondary to high-FODMAP foods
