4.02R “MOST WANTED” Food Allergies And Intolerances: What’s the Difference? 4.02R Foods I Most Wanted

Why do some foods give people a bad reaction? Food reactions fall into two classifications these include: food allergies –The body’s reaction to a protein that triggers an immune response food intolerance – A body’s reaction to a food that may cause distress, but not an immune response. Lactose intolerance and gluten intolerance fall into this category. 4.02R Foods I Most Wanted

Food Allergies The FDA now requires that the most common food allergens be clearly identified on food labels. The eight most common food allergens are: Milk Eggs Peanuts Tree nuts Wheat Soy Shellfish Fish All these foods contain proteins.

Food Allergies What is a food allergy? “Food allergy is an abnormal response to a food, triggered by the body’s immune system.” Reference: www.niaid.nih.gov Food allergies often appear suddenly. What symptoms may occur? Hives, itching, skin rash, trouble breathing, swelling, dizziness or fainting Food allergies can even be fatal (cause death)

Two-Minute Video on Food Allergies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXxZlcrGFP0 https://youtu.be/PXxZlcrGFP0 Video courtesy U.S. Food and Drug Administration

More information … Credible information on food allergies is available at the Food and Drug Administration’s webpage. http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm079311.htm

Food Intolerance A physical reaction to food but does not involve the immune system. May develop and worsen over time An intolerance usually is a less serious digestive problem and may include: Lactose intolerance (milk) Gluten intolerance (wheat protein) Food Intolerances often result from the body’s inability to process (digest or break down) a certain food or nutrient.

What’s the difference? READ MORE HERE: http://www.webmd.com/allergies/foods-allergy-intolerance

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