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food allergy
UK/ˈfuːd ˈælədʒi/US/ˈfuːd ˈælərdʒi/FOOD AL·ler·gy
an adverse immune response to certain foods that can cause symptoms ranging from mild to severe
Examples
“He has a severe food allergy to peanuts.”
“Restaurants should label dishes clearly for customers with food allergies.”
“She carries an epipen in case of a food allergy reaction.”
Band 8 sentence
“Given the rise in food allergies, many schools now require clear labelling and allergen-free zones in their cafeterias.”
Collocations
- have a food allergy
- suffer from a food allergy
Word family
Common mistakes
I have allergy with milk.→I have a milk allergy.
She is food allergic.→She has a food allergy.
Say it for a higher band
5allergy→6allergic reaction→7+food allergy
Synonyms
food intolerance
Easily confused
food intolerance
“Many people have lactose intolerance rather than a milk allergy.”
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