Which of the following is a symptom of food poisoning?

• A. Abdominal pain
• B. Headache
• C. Backache
• D. Dizziness

Answer: (A)

The symptom most closely linked to food poisoning is abdominal pain. Food poisoning often irritates the stomach and intestines, causing cramps and pain as the body responds to the toxins or pathogens in contaminated food. Vomiting and diarrhea may accompany it, but the abdominal discomfort is a direct, common sign of the digestive system being affected.

Headache can occur if you’re dehydrated or have a fever, but it’s not the hallmark symptom of food poisoning. Backache isn’t typically associated with food poisoning, and dizziness can happen with dehydration or faintness, but it’s less specific to this condition. So abdominal pain best fits what’s typically expected from food poisoning.