Because Allergic Responses May Persist After Allergens Are Removed from the Diet

question 27

Multiple Choice

Because allergic responses may persist after allergens are removed from the diet, ____. ​

• A)elimination testing is no longer used
• B)patients must be cautioned to be scrupulously careful with their diets
• C)patients are generally inaccurate in identifying foods to which they are allergic
• D)an elemental formula diet may be needed to stabilize the patient

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Definitions:

Inefficiency

A situation where resources are not used in the best possible way, leading to wastage or less optimal outcomes.

Equilibrium Quantity

The quantity of a good or service at which quantity demanded equals quantity supplied, leading to a stable market condition.

Producer Surplus

The disparity between the price at which sellers are ready to offer a product and the price they actually get.

Price Floor

A government-imposed limit below which prices cannot fall, typically used to ensure that producers can cover their costs.