What are some examples of foods, from abroad, that can contribute to food allergies?
Fruits or vegetables from other countries may have proteins or carbohydrates, called allergens, that are similar to those found in fruits found here such as strawberries or citrus fruits. Eating these unusual foods may trigger an allergic reaction because the antibodies bind to the antigens in the fruit and trigger the release of histamines from the body's white blood cells. People can have hay fever, skin rashes, asthma, or even an anaphylactic reaction when they come in contact with an allergen from any source. Nuts and legumes can also trigger severe allergies in many people.
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a. 3 cups popcorn (popped) b. 1.5 oz. potato chips c. 2 slices of bread d. 1 cup corn e. 1 medium baked potato
The “gold standard” for diagnosing food allergies is called the:
1.placebo-controlled food challenge. 2.experimental food challenge. 3.blind-placebo-controlled food challenge. 4.double-blind placebo-controlled food challenge.
The large molecules which are made up of chains of amino acids and found in all living cells are called
A) aminos. B) proteins. C) acids. D) peptide bonds.
After reviewing the medical record and interviewing a patient, the RD begins to write a SOAP note. In her thinking, the RD feels that the patient is not ready to receive nutrition education. In what part of her note should she write her data and/or reason for this?
a. O b. A c. P d. S