Define celiac disease Understand the diagnostic criteria
Understand nutritional concerns with celiac disease Define the
gluten-free diet Understand the types of foods to avoid Know ways
to avoid cross-contamination of gluten-free foods at home or
away
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It is a chronic autoimmune intestinal disorder Can develop at
any age Continued exposure to gluten can cause neurological
disorders, and vitamin and mineral deficiencies. May be triggered
by a gastrointestinal or viral infection, severe stress, surgery or
pregnancy One of the most common inherited diseases, with a world
prevalence estimated at 1:266 people.
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Also known as gluten-sensitive enteropathy or celiac sprue A
chronic autoimmune intestinal disorder Specific proteins in grains
wheat, rye, and barley, known as gluten, cause damage to the
absorptive surface of the small intestine for susceptible
individuals