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| Title: |
Quick Start Diet Guide for Celiac Disease. Revised ed. |
| Author: |
n/a |
| Source: |
Studio City, CA: Celiac Disease Foundation. 2008. 4 p. |
| Availability: |
Available from Celiac Disease Foundation. 13251 Ventura Blvd., Suite 1, Studio City, CA 91604. Email: cdf@celiac.org. Website: www.celiac.org. Price: Available free of charge on website. |
| Abstract: |
This brochure offers a simple overview of the gluten-free (GF) diet used to treat celiac disease. Celiac disease is a lifelong autoimmune intestinal disorder characterized by a toxic reaction to the ingestion of gluten that interferes with the absorption of nutrients. Gluten is the common name for the proteins in specific cereal grains found in all forms of wheat, including durum, semolina, spelt, kamut, einkorn, and faro; and related grains, including rye, barley, and triticale. Celiac disease can be effectively treated by following a lifelong gluten-free diet. The brochure lists allowed and not-allowed foods, reminds readers of the importance of reading labels, lists frequently overlooked foods that may contain gluten, reviews the problem of contamination in food preparation, and reminds readers that not all adverse food reactions are due to celiac disease. A final section emphasizes the importance of a positive attitude and the need to take time to learn about healthy eating on a gluten-free diet. The contact information for the Celiac Disease Foundation (CDF) and the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) is provided. |
| Format: |
Brochure/Pamphlet |
| Language: |
English. |
| Major Keywords: |
Digestive System Diseases. Celiac Disease. Symptoms. Gluten Intolerance. Diet Therapy. Patient Care Management. |
| Minor Keywords: |
Gluten Free Food. Patient Education. Malnutrition. Patient Care Management. Food Habits. Food Labeling. Meal Planning. |
| Publication Number: |
DDBR10377 |
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