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Dietitian Corner: NOVEMBER IS CELIAC AWARENESS MONTH

Celiac disease a ects 1 in 100 people celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or gluten specifi cally states otherwise. Luckily, many
worldwide. There are many misconceptions allergies can get seriously sick from eating safe options are available today, like foods
about people who follow a gluten-free diet even small amounts. made with rice, quinoa, cornmeal, and other
by choice and those who must avoid gluten 2. A gluten-free diet is healthier. gluten-free grains.
because of a medical condition. Celiac Not necessarily. Many gluten-free alternatives If you experience symptoms such as diarrhea,
disease is an autoimmune disease. When are low in nutrients including fi ber, whole bloating, abdominal discomfort, skin issues,
someone with celiac eats gluten, a protein grains, and essential vitamins and minerals. weight loss, or fatigue, it is important to talk
found in wheat, barley, and rye, it damages to your doctor. Early diagnosis is key.
the lining of the small intestine. Right now, 3. A little gluten won’t hurt.
the only treatment is a strict gluten-free diet. Wrong! Even a small crumb could be harmful Raising awareness about celiac disease helps
to someone with celiac disease. It can cause others understand how serious it can be and

MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT symptoms and long-term damage. encourages those a ected to seek help.
GLUTEN FREE VS. CELIAC DISEASE If you have celiac disease, it’s important to Source:
1. Being gluten-free is just a trend. avoid foods with barley, wheat, and rye. That https://celiac.org/about-celiac-disease/what-is-celiac-
Not always. Some people choose to eat means most bread, pizza, pasta, and baked disease/
gluten-free, but others have to. People with goods are a no-go unless the packaging https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/celiac-disease-
exploring-four-myths-202411063079

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• And more

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