Match the following terms related to food sensitivities to the accurate descriptions.
-An adverse health effect arising from a specific immune response that occurs reproducibly on exposure to a given food
A)Food allergy
B)Food allergen
C)Food intolerance
D)Sensitization
E)Atopy

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This term describes a specific immune response to a food that results in an adverse health effect.

Answer: B
 This term refers to a specific protein in a food that triggers an allergic reaction in individuals with food allergies.

Answer: C
 This term describes a non-immune adverse reaction to a food, such as lactose intolerance or sensitivity to food additives.

Answer: D
 This term describes the process by which an individual's immune system becomes sensitized to a food allergen, leading to an allergic reaction upon subsequent exposure.

Answer: E
 This term refers to a genetic predisposition toward the development of allergic conditions, including food allergies.

Match the Following Terms Related to Food Sensitivities to the Accurate