Which Statement Correctly Describes Food Allergy or Food Intolerance

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which statement correctly describes food allergy or food intolerance?

• A) Food intolerance is mediated by the immune system.
• B) A food allergy involves an adverse reaction to food mediated by metabolism or digestion but not the immune system.
• C) A food allergy is mediated by high levels of immunoglobin A, which can be transferred from the mother to the infant through breastfeeding.
• D) Food intolerance occurs only with nuts or nut products.
• E) A food allergy is an exaggerated immunologic response.

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