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| Topic: |
Digestive Diseases (DD) |
| Title: |
Helping Your Child Cope with a Diagnosis of Celiac Disease. |
| Author: |
n/a |
| Source: |
New York, NY: Columbia University Medical Center, 2006. 8 p. |
| Availability: |
Available from Columbia University Medical Center. Harkness Pavilion, 180 Fort Washington Ave, Ste 934, New York, NY 10032. Email: celiac@columbia.edu. Website: www.celiacdiseasecenter.org. Price: Available free of charge. |
| Abstract: |
This brochure helps parents of children newly diagnosed with celiac disease (gluten intolerance) understand some of the dietary changes they will need to make in order to have their child follow a gluten-free diet. The brochure presents an upbeat, positive approach to the gluten-free diet as a relatively painless way to eliminate troublesome and problematic symptoms. The author focuses on some of the psychosocial adjustments that the child and family will need to make, especially as some favorite foods will need to be eliminated from the child's diet. The author stresses that perfect adherence to a gluten-free diet has a learning curve and mistakes will be made as the family adjusts and learns about what foods can and cannot be eaten. Families are encouraged to focus on favorite foods that are naturally gluten-free and to plan meals around those favorites. The brochure reviews strategies for coping with particular situations, such as special holiday meals or birthday parties, and the need for parents to be advocates for their child and educators for other adults and children about the needs of people with celiac disease. The booklet is printed with colorful graphics and written in nontechnical language. |
| Format: |
Brochure/Pamphlet |
| Language: |
English. |
| Major Keywords: |
Digestive System Diseases. Gluten Intolerance. Celiac Disease. Diagnosis. Food Habits. Meal Planning. Adjustment. Children. Parents. |
| Minor Keywords: |
Coping. Snack Foods. Nutrition. Parent Education. Parenting. Psychosocial Factors. Gluten-Free Food. |
| Publication Number: |
DDBR10283. |
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