| A | B |
|---|
| allergen | substance causing an allergic reaction |
| allergic reaction | adverse physical reaction to a specific substance |
| anaphylaxis | exaggerated allergic reaction to a foreign protein resulting from previous exposure to it. |
| antibodies | substances produced by the body in reaction to foreign substances;neutralize toxins from foreign bodies. |
| cross contact | can happen when a small amount of a food allergen gets into another food accidentally, or when it is present in saliva, on a surface or on an object. |
| DASH DIet | An eating plan designed to reduce blood pressure. The DASH diet prioritizes vegetables, fruits and low fat dairy products and limiting fats, cholesterol and sodium. |
| Elimination Diet | Limited diet in which only certain foods are allowed;intended to find the food allergen causing reaction. |
| Epinephrine | A hormone secreted byt the adrenal medulla upon stimulation by the cental nervous system in response to stress, as anger or fear, and acting to increase the heart rate, blood pressure, cardiac output, and carbohydrate metabolism. |
| Food Allergy | allergic reaction to a substance ingested in food. |
| Food Intolerance | A term used widely for varied psychological responses associated with a particular food, or a compound found in a range of foods. |
| Hypersensitivity | abnormally strong sensitivity to certain substances |
| physiological | Relating to bodily substances |
| Symptom | A sign or indication of something |
| Urticaria | A transient condition of the skin, usually caused by an allergic reaction, characterized by pale or reddened irregular, elevated patches, and severe itching. |
