1. 4.02R “MOST WANTED” Food Allergies And
Intolerances: What’s the Difference?
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2. 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

3. 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.

4. Food Allergies What is a food allergy?
“Food allergy is an abnormal response to a food, triggered by the body’s immune system.” Reference:
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)

5. Two-Minute Video on Food Allergies
Video courtesy U.S. Food and Drug Administration

6. More information …
Credible information on food allergies is available at the Food and Drug Administration’s webpage.

7. 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.

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