{"id":601,"date":"2011-09-15T01:34:50","date_gmt":"2011-09-15T01:34:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.allergyhome.org\/schools\/?page_id=601"},"modified":"2015-09-25T08:51:41","modified_gmt":"2015-09-25T12:51:41","slug":"test-your-food-allergy-knowledge-common-questions-about-food-allergies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.allergyhome.org\/schools\/test-your-food-allergy-knowledge-common-questions-about-food-allergies\/","title":{"rendered":"Test Your Food Allergy Knowledge: Common Questions about Food Allergies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Please see <a title=\"Disclaimer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.allergyhome.org\/schools\/food-allergies-anaphylaxis-and-epinephrine-education-modules\/food-allergy-awareness-for-parents-in-the-school-community-disclaimer\/\">Disclaimer <\/a>before continuing with this quiz<\/p>\n<p><meta itemprop=\"embedUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheet\/embeddedform?formkey=dEF2Zlp3XzVKWTBqV2Uyb0ZJeDMtdVE6MQ\"><meta itemprop=\"faviconUrl\" content=\"\/\/ssl.gstatic.com\/docs\/spreadsheets\/forms\/favicon_jfk2.png\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ss-form-container\">\n<div class=\"ss-form-heading\">\n<p style=\"font-family:verdana;color:black;font-size:12px;line-height:110%\">Written by Michael Pistiner, MD, MMSc<br \/>\nHarvard Vanguard Medical Associates &amp; Boston Children&#8217;s Hospital<\/p>\n<p>Produced and Edited by John Lee, MD<br \/> Boston Children&#8217;s Hospital<\/p>\n<p>Edited by Jennifer LeBovidge, PhD, and Lynda Schneider, MD<br \/>Boston Children&#8217;s Hospital<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family:verdana;color:black;font-size:11px;line-height:110%;font-style:italic\">Disclaimer: All information provided in this Food Allergy Quiz is intended for informational and educational purposes. The information provided is not intended to be a replacement or substitute for professional medical advice. Decisions regarding medical care should not be based solely upon this quiz but made after discussions with your health care provider. You should never disregard or delay seeking medical advice due to the content of this quiz. 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We promise not to spam you or share your personal information.<\/em><\/label><br \/>\n<label class=\"ss-choice-label\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"entry.18.group\" value=\"Yes\" class=\"ss-q-radio\" id=\"group_18_1\">Yes<\/label><label class=\"ss-choice-label\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"entry.18.group\" value=\"No\" class=\"ss-q-radio\" id=\"group_18_2\">No<\/label><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"errorbox-good\">\n<div class=\"ss-item ss-radio\">\n<div class=\"ss-form-entry\"><label class=\"ss-q-title\" for=\"entry_0\"><strong>1) True or False? You will experience anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction) if the food that you are allergic to touches your skin.<\/strong><\/label><label class=\"ss-q-help\" for=\"entry_0\"><\/label><label class=\"ss-choice-label\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"entry.0.group\" value=\"True\" class=\"ss-q-radio\" id=\"group_0_1\">True<\/label><label class=\"ss-choice-label\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"entry.0.group\" value=\"False\" class=\"ss-q-radio\" id=\"group_0_2\">False<\/label><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"errorbox-good\">\n<div class=\"ss-item ss-radio\">\n<div class=\"ss-form-entry\"><label class=\"ss-q-title\" for=\"entry_14\"><strong>2) True or False? 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You can have an allergic reaction if you share your friend&rsquo;s water bottle.<\/strong> <\/label><label class=\"ss-q-help\" for=\"entry_10\"><\/label><label class=\"ss-choice-label\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"entry.10.group\" value=\"True\" class=\"ss-q-radio\" id=\"group_10_1\">True<\/label><label class=\"ss-choice-label\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"entry.10.group\" value=\"False\" class=\"ss-q-radio\" id=\"group_10_2\">False<\/label><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"errorbox-good\">\n<div class=\"ss-item ss-radio\">\n<div class=\"ss-form-entry\"><label class=\"ss-q-title\" for=\"entry_8\"><strong>5) True or False? If someone eats a food you are allergic to and then kisses you on the cheek, you will have a serious (i.e. anaphylactic) reaction.<\/strong><\/label><label class=\"ss-q-help\" for=\"entry_8\"><\/label><label class=\"ss-choice-label\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"entry.8.group\" value=\"True\" class=\"ss-q-radio\" id=\"group_8_1\">True<\/label><label class=\"ss-choice-label\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"entry.8.group\" value=\"False\" class=\"ss-q-radio\" id=\"group_8_2\">False<\/label><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"errorbox-good\">\n<div class=\"ss-item ss-radio\">\n<div class=\"ss-form-entry\"><label class=\"ss-q-title\" for=\"entry_6\"><strong>6) True or False? 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