The "gold standard" for diagnosing food allergies is called the:
a. experimental food challenge.
b. skin prick test.
c. immunoglobulin E test.
d. double-blind placebo-controlled food challenge.
d
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a. Sharing success stories b. Focusing on interventions that will change the environment to support health c. Changing patterns of negative thinking d. Identifying the client's stages of change e. Explaining pros and cons of a situation
Caregivers of children with food allergies should recognize the signs and symptoms of anaphylactic shock, which include ____
A) ?tingling in the mouth, swelling of the lips, and difficulty breathing B) ?irritability, lethargy, and somnolence C) ?hypertension, slow heart rate, and sweating D) ?low serum potassium and high serum calcium
All of the following are roles that dietary fats play EXCEPT:
a. they increase the flavor and palatability of foods. b. they carry the fat-soluble vitamins. c. they serve as a source of concentrated energy. d. they are used to replace red blood cells.
The primary blood cholesterol linked to increased CHD risk is _____
a. HDL b. LDL c. triglycerides d. VLDL e. homocysteine