Pop Quiz!
How much do you really know about food allergies? Test your knowledge with this quiz:
What is the most common food allergy?
a. Shellfish
b. Peanuts
c. Milk
d. Wheat
How often does a food allergy send someone to the hospital?
a. Once per day.
b. Every 2 hours.
c. Every 3 minutes.
d. It’s very rare for food allergies to send someone to the hospital.
African American children are more likely than White children to have which food allergies?
a. Milk and wheat
b. Egg and milk
c. Fish and shellfish
d. Wheat and corn
There is NO cure for food allergies?
a. True
b. False
What color is used to raise awareness about food allergies?
a. Maroon
b. Rose
c. Yellow
d. Teal
OK, let’s see how you did ...
Answer Key:
1. (a) According to Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE), there are 8.2 million people with a shellfish allergy, making it the leading food allergen.
2. (c) FARE also reports that food allergies send someone to the hospital every 3 minutes.
3. (c) WebMD states that African American children are more likely than White children to have fish and shellfish allergies.
4. (a) There is no cure for food allergies, but medical researchers are working toward finding treatments to improve the quality of life for those living with food allergies.
5. (d) Teal is the official color for food allergy awareness. For holidays, such as Halloween, teal pumpkins are used to signify allergy safety and communicate that nonfood treats are available.
