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Terms in this set (32)True food allergies - can cause a spectrum of problems from a rash or an upset stomach to death Unreal food allergies - can cause people to eliminate nutritious foods from their diet unnecessarily, resulting in inadequate diets and health problems What is the incidence in food allergies estimated to be in adults and children? Adults - 3% What percentage of the general public believe that they are allergic to one or more foods? 20-30% 3 Primary reasons people experience adverse reactions to food: 1. Food poisoning Allergens - components of food that trigger the immune system What happens in the response to allergens? - the immune system prompts the formation of antibodies Antibodies (definition) - signal the body to secrete histamine causing the physical signs of allergic reaction Histamine (definition) - caused dilation of blood vessels, itching, hives, and a drop in blood pressure, and stimulates the release of stomach acids and other fluids What do most allergic reactions contain? - rash, diarrhea, congestion, and wheezing Anaphylactic shock (definition) - a massive reaction of the immune system that can result in death Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 - helps consumers with food allergies find offending foods and ingredients Wheat Allergy (Celiac Disease) - autoimmune disease What percentage of the population does Celiac Disease effect? 1% What is the gold standard diagnostic test for celiac disease? Small bowel biopsy and examination of cells for signs of damage due to the disease. When can foods be labeled as "gluten-free"? - when they contain less than 20 parts per million of gluten What test is used most often to show if someone is allergic to something? - Double-blind, placebo-controlled test Double-blind, placebo-controlled test - determines the presence of a food allergy or other adverse reaction to a food Immunoglobin E (IgE) Test - IgE protein produced in response to an allergen Skin prick tests - For absence of food allergy only - positive results do not prove an allergy exists
Bogus tests - some companies offer food allergy tests though the mail, but they tend to be unreliable Treatment of Food Allergies: - the only treatment is to eliminate the food from the diet What are allergies that infants often outgrow? - Cow's milk, wheat and eggs Food Intolerances - produce some of the same reactions as food allergies, but the reactions develop by different mechanisms Food Intolerances cont... - people with food intolerance can usually tolerate a small to moderate amount of the specific food, and develop symptoms only when the food is eaten frequently or in large amounts Symptoms of Food Intolerances: - fatigue, joint pain, diarrhea, vomiting, bloating and rashes Lactose maldigestion - characterized by reduced digestion of lactose due to low availability of the enzyme lactase What percentage of humans does lactose maldigestion occur in? 65% Symptoms of lactose intolerance: - flatulence Sulfite (definition) - food additive that has been used by food manufactures to keep vegetables and fruits looking fresh and to prevent mold growth In what foods are histamines found that can cause migraine headaches in sensitive people? - red wine, beer, sardines, anchovies, hard cured sausages, pickled cabbage, spinach, catsup MSG (monosodium glutamate) - a flavor enhancer used on meats and in soups, stews, and many Chinese food items Students also viewedUnit 1715 terms Unit 1815 terms Ch 5 Debunk the Junk: The Big Fat Reality6 terms Ch 5 Debunk the Junk Quiz5 terms Sets found in the same folderUnit 14 - Alcohol: The Positives and Negatives22 terms Principles of Nutrition Exam Chapters 7-11153 terms Unit 1515 terms Nutrition Midterm225 terms Other sets by this creatorHIV Drugs/Classes5 terms HIV Brand/Generic20 terms DEA Forms9 terms Special Populations (Brand/Generic)24 terms Verified questionschemistry Name the following species: $$ \\ $$ (a) $$ \mathrm{IO_2^{-}} $$ (b) $$ \mathrm{HCrO_4^{-}} $$ (c) $$ \mathrm{HC_2O_4^{-}} $$ Verified answer
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