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List four of the eight major food allergens. These eight account for 90 percent of all food allergies in the United States.

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Dasy Jazmin ResendizDEC 9, 2022, 3:21:04 PM

The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act requires food manufacturers to label foods clearly to indicate the presence of (or possible contamination by) any of the eight major food allergens: milk, eggs, peanuts, wheat, soy, tree nuts (walnuts, pecans, cashews, pistachios, etc.), fish, and shellfish. Although over 160 foods have been identified as allergy triggers, these eight foods account for 90 percent of all food allergies in the United States

milk
eggs
peanuts
wheat
soy
tree nuts
fish
shellfish

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Marjorie's small intestine does not produce sufficient amounts of lactase, an enzyme that degrades lactose, a sugar in dairy products. If she consumes a product containing lactose she becomes bloated with gas and she experiences abdominal pain and diarrhea. Based on this information alone, which of the following statements is probably true about Marjorie's condition?

Select one of the following options:
  • A.

    Marjorie has celiac disease

  • B.

    Marjorie has a malabsorption disorder.

  • C.

    Marjorie has a food allergy.

  • D.

    Marjorie has a food intolerance.

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