A food allergy is a response to a food triggered by the immune ...

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A food allergy is a response to a food triggered by the immune system, whereas a food intolerance is not the result of an immune system response.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Give at least three reasons that have been proposed for the higher numbers of female adolescents and adults who suffer from depression as compared to males.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

(and three or more of the following):
1. Female adolescents are more likely to have experienced trauma (such as childhood sexual abuse) than males.
2. Female adolescents struggle more with self-esteem and approval than do male adolescents.
3. Levels of female's hormones change more significantly than levels of male's hormones, which are more stable throughout life.
4. Adult females are under more stress than males because of multiple responsibilities as a spouse or partner, caregiver for children and/or elderly parents, plus work/career responsibilities.
5. Gender differences in coping strategies have been observed: women tend to focus on negative feelings, while men tend to distract themselves from a depressed mood through alcohol, drugs, or activity.