Food Allergy and Intolerance

Question 1

Explain the difference between food allergy and food intolerance

Answer 1

Food intolerance - General term to describe a range of adverse responses to food including allergic reactions, adverse reactions due to enzyme deficiencies and pharmacological reactions.
Allergic reaction - Inappropriate reaction by the body’s immune system to ingestion of food, severe reaction can cause anaphlaxis

Question 2

What are some common foods that can cause an adverse reaction?

Answer 2

Milk, eggs, gluten, nuts, peanuts, eggs and shellfish

Question 3

What are some symptoms of food allergy?

Answer 3

• Anaphylaxis,
• Hives,
• Swelling
• Itching,
• SOB,
• Wheezing
• Abdominal symptoms (bloating, diarrhoea)