what is a food allergy? harmless food protein = threatening substance (allergen)

17

Upload: scot-hodge

Post on 16-Dec-2015

230 views

Category:

Documents


2 download

TRANSCRIPT

Page 3: What is a food allergy? harmless food protein = threatening substance (allergen)

Allergens

Stimulate the immune system to make Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies to attack

that food protein

Page 5: What is a food allergy? harmless food protein = threatening substance (allergen)

Allergic Reaction

Direct Food Consumption

Inhaling

Cross Contact

Touching

Page 6: What is a food allergy? harmless food protein = threatening substance (allergen)

Onset - Immediate

to a few hours

Food Allergy SymptomsSkin

Respiratory

GI Tract

Page 8: What is a food allergy? harmless food protein = threatening substance (allergen)

The Big 8 Food Allergens

Page 10: What is a food allergy? harmless food protein = threatening substance (allergen)
Page 11: What is a food allergy? harmless food protein = threatening substance (allergen)
Page 16: What is a food allergy? harmless food protein = threatening substance (allergen)

Symptoms of Food Intolerances

More gradual onset

Lactose Intolerance

Abdomin

al Pain Bloating

Gas

Diarrhea

Nausea

Glucose Intolerance

Abdomin

al Pain BloatingChronic

Diarrhea

VomitingConstipati

on Weight Loss

Page 17: What is a food allergy? harmless food protein = threatening substance (allergen)

Food Intolerances - Sources

Lactose Sugar

Primarily food items that

contain milk or are made with

milk (i.e. cheese)

Gluten Protein

(wheat, rye, barley)

Primarily found in items such as breads, pasta, cookies, and pizza crust