Food Allergies And Intolerances Flashcards
1
Q
What is a food allergy?
A
An allergic reaction to certain foods
2
Q
What are signs that somone has a food allergy?
A
Skin becomes red
3
Q
What is the most common food that causes allergies?
A
Nuts
4
Q
What is food intolerance?
A
When certain foods make people feel very unwell
5
Q
What is lactose intolerance?
A
Intolerance to anything dairy
6
Q
What is coeliac disease?
A
A condition of the immune system not tolerating gluten
7
Q
What foods contain gluten?
A
Wheat, barley, oats, rye, pastries, cereal, sausages, burgers, pizza and anything bread based
