A true food allergy is characterized by ______ and _________.
a. an immune response; a possible life-threatening episode of anaphylaxis
b. nausea; stomach cramps
c. an intense dislike of the taste or texture of a food; vomiting
d. an inability to swallow; the gagging reflex
e. the child's refusal to eat; hunger pains after meals
Answer: a. an immune response; a possible life-threatening episode of anaphylaxis
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