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Celiac Disease

Celiac Disease. Group 3: Alison, Corey, Elizabeth, Mariana. What is it?. Celiac Disease is an intolerance to the gliadin portion of wheat protein. It is not an allergy, it is an autoimmune disease

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Celiac Disease

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  1. Celiac Disease Group 3: Alison, Corey, Elizabeth, Mariana

  2. What is it? • Celiac Disease is an intolerance to the gliadin portion of wheat protein. It is not an allergy, it is an autoimmune disease • The protein resists digestion and flattens the villi in the intestinal wall, causing inflammation. The damaged intestines are not able to properly absorb critical vitamins and minerals.

  3. Who does it affect? • 1 in 133 people • Occurs most often in Caucasians and those with European ancestry • Womenare more frequently diagnosed than men • Those with a family history of the disease are more at risk

  4. Symptoms • Abdominal pain • Bloating • Constipation • Diarrhea • Nausea and vomiting • Unexplained weight loss

  5. Diagnosis • Initial blood test • Duodenal biopsy • Dietary elimination to test response

  6. Treatment • There is no cure for this disease • Medical Nutrition Therapy is the only treatment utilized • Must adhere to a gluten free diet

  7. Gluten Free Diet • Wheat (einkorn, durum, faro, graham, kamut, semolina, spelt ), rye, and barley are eliminated from the diet • Oats may be consumed in moderation • Items that are often overlooked include: breading mixes, energy bars, imitation seafood, herbal supplements, vitamin supplements, Play Dough, and communion wafers.. • Distilled liquors are gluten free. Beers should be checked, as some are made from grains that contain gluten such as malt.

  8. Alternative Flours • Amaranth, Garbanzo, Buckwheat • Corn, Flax, Potato • Tapioca, Soybean, Sorghum • Millet, Teff, and Rice • We’ve created a handout with more detailed information on these alternative options.

  9. Works Cited • Mahan, L. Kathleen., Sylvia Escott-Stump, Janice L. Raymond, and Marie V. Krause. Krause's Food & the Nutrition Care Process. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier/Saunders, 2012. Print. • "Celiac Disease - Sprue - PubMed Health." Web. 22 Jan. 2012. <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001280/>.

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