What is the difference between a food allergy and food intolerance?

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AFood intolerance is always more severe than allergies
BFood intolerance always causes immediate symptoms
CA food allergy involves the immune system and can be life-threatening
DA food allergy affects only the digestive system

✓ Correct answer: C. A food allergy involves the immune system and can be life-threatening A food allergy involves the immune system and can be life-threatening, while a food intolerance affects the digestive system and causes discomfort but is not life-threatening.

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