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Screening and Diagnosis of Celiac Disease

WEBCeliac disease (CD) is an immune mediated injury to the small intestine that is caused by ingestion of gluten (a name for multiple proteins in wheat, rye and barley) in genetically …

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Gluten-Free Food Service in Health Care: A Practical Guide

WEBProtein sources like meat, poultry and fish are good sources of iron and are gluten-free. Other sources of iron include leafy greens, pulses (dried beans, lentils and peas), nuts …

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Myths & Facts About Celiac Disease

WEBMYTH: A person with celiac disease needs to avoid only wheat and wheat products. FACT: Effective treatment of celiac disease requires strict exclusion of gluten for life. The gluten …

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Management of Patients with Celiac Disease

WEBSix key elements for management of patients with celiac disease (Adapted from NIH 2004) The GFD is costly, complex and challenging. Without proper education and support, …

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Healthcare Professionals

WEBThe purpose of the Professional Advisory Council (PAC) is to advise and assist Celiac Canada (CCA) in its mandate of promoting the welfare of persons with celiac disease …

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6 Atypical Symptoms of Celiac Disease

WEBThe best known symptoms of celiac disease are digestive in nature – chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain, and unintended weight loss. However, celiac disease is much more …

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Newly Diagnosed with Celiac Disease-Celiac Canada

WEBThe gluten-free diet (GFD) is a diet for life and you should start it as soon as celiac disease is confirmed. The best gold standard test is a small intestinal biopsy showing positive for …

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Natural Health Products

WEBAccording to Health Canada, “Natural health products (NHPs) are naturally occurring substances that are used to restore or maintain good health. They are often made from …

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Management of bone health in patients with celiac disease

WEBAt the time of diagnosis, patients should receive counseling on a GFD and on the nutrition required to restore bone health. Intake of calcium and vitamin D should be optimized …

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Food Labelling: Guidelines for Individuals with Celiac Disease

WEB2022. This document should not be reprinted or published without the express consent of the Canadian Celiac Association (CCA). Food abelling: Guidelines for Individuals with …

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Celiac Blood Test Ontario

WEBUpdated as March 29, 2023. We are excited to share that the Ontario Ministry of Health announced it is extending the pilot program in which diagnostic blood testing for celiac …

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