The Celiac Disease Foundation presents the “awareness” brochure – Are You The ONE?
This color handout gives the definition of celiac disease, identifies the symptoms and contains information on how to get tested. To download the brochure, click HERE to be redirected to their Web site or call CDF at 818-990-2354 for additional copies. Help CDF raise awareness and find the ONE in 133 people affected by celiac disease!
Celiac Disease (CD) is a lifelong, digestive disorder affecting children and adults. When people with CD eat foods that contain gluten, it creates an immune-mediated toxic reaction that causes damage to the small intestine and does not allow food to be properly absorbed. Even small amounts of gluten in foods can affect those with CD and cause health problems. Damage can occur to the small bowel even when there are no symptoms present.
Gluten is the common name for the proteins in specific grains that are harmful to persons with celiac disease. These proteins are found in ALL forms of wheat (including durum, semolina, spelt, kamut, einkorn and faro) and related grains rye, barley and triticale and MUST be eliminated from the diet.
Please visit the CDF Web site for complete details.
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