Food ServSafe Allergens UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
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Food ServSafe Allergens
Food ServSafe Allergens UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Food Allergy - CORRECT ANSWER- It is the immune system reaction to food when food
eaten mistakenly considers it harmful which then releases chemicals for an allergic reaction
How many people suffer from food allergies - CORREC...
Food ServSafe Allergens UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Food Allergy - CORRECT ANSWER- It is the immune system reaction to food when food
eaten mistakenly considers it harmful which then releases chemicals for an allergic reaction
How many people suffer from food allergies - CORRECT ANSWER- 15 million
Food Allergen - CORRECT ANSWER- Is the foods protein that causes the reaction
What are the symptoms of food allergies - CORRECT ANSWER- The symptoms may be
mild
if mild: rashes, hives, itching or swelling
If severe: trouble breathing, wheezing or loss of consciousness
What triggers an allergic reaction to food? - CORRECT ANSWER- It occurs when the
immune system mistakenly attacks a food protein that has been ingested. The attack by the
immune system may trigger the sudden release of chemicals including; histamine resulting in
symptoms of an allergic reaction
What is Anaphylaxis - CORRECT ANSWER- It is a serious allergic reaction that occurs
rapidly and may cause death
How many deaths happen in the United States due to Food Allergic Reactions - CORRECT
ANSWER- 150 to 200 deaths in the United States
1/2 of deaths in food services and operations
Do children or adults are more prone to food allergies? - CORRECT ANSWER- Children are
prone more to food allergies
40 percent have severe food reactions
, How many times per minutes do people have to go to an emergency room - CORRECT
ANSWER- every three minutes which also is 200,000 ER visits per year
how many items can cause allergic reactions - CORRECT ANSWER- 160 food items
What are the BIG EIGHT allergens - CORRECT ANSWER- Milk
Eggs
Soy Beans
Fish
Tree Nuts
Peanuts
Shell-Fish
Wheat
What are symptoms for Allergic Reactions - CORRECT ANSWER- Nausea
Wheezing
Swelling parts of the body such as; face, eyes or feet
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Is there a cure for a food allergic reaction - CORRECT ANSWER- No cures for food
allergies as of right now
Whats the popular medicine that the ER may use or the ambulance once you call for help as
of 911 - CORRECT ANSWER- The most common medicine Ephinephrine
Food Allergy affects the - CORRECT ANSWER- immune system
Food Intolerance affects - CORRECT ANSWER- digestive system
Gluten - CORRECT ANSWER- protein found in grain
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