Food allergy awareness - Catering

Which of the following best describes a food allergy?

A food allergy is an unusual or violent reaction to touching, eating or breathing certain foods

A food allergy is a reaction that makes someone feels sick when they think about a type of food

A food allergy is a reaction that makes someone feels sick when they see a specific type of food

A food allergy means the uncomfortable feeling that happens when someone has eaten too many carbohydrates

Which rare but life-threatening condition is linked to an extreme intolerance to gluten?

Munchausen syndrome

Gastrointestinal flu

Viral gastroenteritis

Coeliac disease

What are the most common symptoms of a serious food allergy attack (anaphylaxis)?

Upset stomach, bloating, heartburn

Unpleasant taste, sudden dislike of certain foods

Swelling, rash, vomiting, difficulty breathing, panic/distress, possible loss of consciousness.

There are no common symptoms

Introduction to food allergies - questions