Food Allergens (Exam #1) – Flashcards
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Food Allergy:
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immune system response to a food protein that the body mistakenly believes is harmful.
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Food Intolerance:
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the body lacks the mechanism or enzyme to digest the food properly; usually results in digestive discomfort.
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Which is more serious food allergy or intolerance?
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Food allergy.
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Most common food allergens?
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The "big 8"
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What are the "big 8"?
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-peanuts.
-tree nuts.
-fish.
-shellfish.
-eggs.
-milk & dairy.
-wheat.
-soy.
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Anaphylaxis:
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serve reaction and can lead to death.
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Cure for a food allergy?
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Strict avoidance.
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What component is responsible for an allergic reaction?
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Protein!
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When was the Food Allergen Labeling Act passed?
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2004
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The law all applies to all foods labeled on or after...
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January 1st, 2006.
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The labels must clearly identify the source of all ingredients that are - or derived from - ?
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The 8 common food allergens.
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How can they write this on labeling?
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-use parentheses.
-place "contains" statement immediately after ingredient list.
-"manufactured in a plant that also processes..."
