Did you take our food allergy quiz? Below, you’ll find the correct answers and more information on these topics. We invite you to watch our special report on food allergies Wednesday, May 4 on WHNT News 19 at 10:00 p.m.
Q.1 The most common allergenic foods in children are:
Milk
Eggs
Peanuts
Tree nuts
✓All of the above
The other top allergenic foods in children are soy and wheat. Fish and shellfish allergies typically develop in older children and adults. Source: Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE)
Q.2 Children who are allergic to milk, egg, wheat and soy typically outgrow these allergies.
✓True
False
Source: Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE)
Q.3 Which group is more likely to develop food allergies?
✓Boys
Girls
Source: Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE)
Q.4 In the average classroom, how many children have food allergies?
0
1
✓2
3
Source: Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE)
Q.5 You can develop a food allergy as an adult.
✓True
False
Source: Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE)
Q.6 Symptoms of a food allergy include:
Hives
Swelling of hands, feet, tongue, lips and eyes
Nasal congestion
Tightening of airways
Blood pressure drop
Death
✓All of the above
Source: Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE)
Q.7 Allergic reactions to food usually take how long to present:
✓Minutes
Hours
Days
Allergic reactions typically occur within minutes of eating the food. At maximum, symptoms will present within two hours. Source: Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE)
Q.8 Which group is at the highest risk of death from food-induced anaphylactic shock?
Infants
Children
✓Teenagers
Adults
Some advocates believe this is because teens are less likely to carry their epipens, either out of embarassment or carelessness. Source: Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE)
Q.9 In case of allergic reaction, epinephrine should be given. Epipens may only be administered by licensed medical professionals.
True
✓False
Source: American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
Q.10 Food allergies can be cured.
True
✓False
There is no cure for food allergies. There are a number of promising treatments being studied. However, none have been approved for general use. Currently, the only accepted treatment is complete avoidance of the allergenic food. Source: Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE)