Celiac DietBy: Alisha Gross, Caitlin Fortenberry, Susie Mays

What is the Celiac Diet?

The Celiac diet is just another name for the gluten free diet. That excludes the protein gluten

Who needs this diet?

People who need to lack off the gluten. People with celiac disease and gluten

sensitivity feel better on a gluten-free diet.People with gluten intolerance or

sensitivity.

Food’s They Eat

EggsMilkCheeseFloursWheatBarleyRyeUnprocessed meats

Special Considerations! You will be cut off of junk food and could

lose weight! Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley,

rye, or sometimes oats. It may also be found in some medicines. When a person with celiac disease eats or drinks anything containing gluten, the immune system responds by damaging the lining of the intestinal tract. This affects the body's ability to absorb nutrients.

Fun Facts!Most common in Ireland The glue on stamps contain glutenOnce celiac is triggered, it is a life-long

disease.Some products, like lipstick, toothpaste

and vitamins, use gluten for processing but because it is not food, does not need to be labeled.