Distinguish between a food allergy and a food intolerance, and identify typical management strategies.

• A. Allergy involves an immune response (e.g., IgE-mediated peanut); intolerance is non-immune (e.g., lactose intolerance). Management: strict avoidance for allergies; label reading and substitution; for intolerances, tolerance or tolerance limits.
• B. Allergy is non-immune; intolerance is immune.
• C. Allergies can be tolerated with small amounts; intolerances require strict avoidance.
• D. Allergies are rare; intolerances are the same.

Answer: (A)