Many people go out to eat or cook a meal without thinking twice about the ingredients of what they are eating and how it is prepared. Imagine having to check the entire list of ingredients for everything before you eat. For someone suffering from Celiac disease this is a constant battle. Celiac disease is a digestive disorder that affects the digestive system by causing damage to the small intestines and interferes with the absorption of nutrients we get from food ("Definition and facts for celiac disease," 2016). Everyone that has Celiac disease is effected differently. A large percentage of people with Celiac disease experience no symptoms at all, however they are still at risk for complications of the disease. There are over 200 signs
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It is estimated that about 1 percent pf the population in Western countries suffer from Celiac disease and it is most common in Caucasians. In individuals that are asymptomatic, the disease can be triggered or becomes active for the first time after surgery, childbirth, viral infection or a severe emotional stressor ("Symptoms and causes - celiac disease - mayo clinic," n.d.). Celiac disease is considered hereditary and it is said that if one member of a family has the disease, about 1 out of 10 other members of that family will also likely have it. If a person has an autoimmune disease such as type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune thyroid or liver disease, Addison’s disease or Sjogren’s syndrome they are also more likely to have Celiac disease as well. It is also more common in individuals that have a genetic disorder such as Down syndrome or Turner’s syndrome ("Celiac disease - family doctor," …show more content…
Some individuals will also choose to eliminate oats because some can be contaminated with wheat gluten. Certain medications sometimes contain gluten as well so it is always important to discuss any new medications with a doctor or pharmacist ("Celiac disease - family doctor," n.d.). It can sometimes be difficult to identify if a food contains gluten. With all the foods that are processed now there is a large variety that may contain gluten that one would never think of. Soups, salad dressings, candy, imitation bacon and seafood, processed lunch meats, sauces, gravies and some natural flavorings are just a few of the items that are likely to contain gluten. It would be beneficial to work with a dietician to construct a diet plan because it is very important to get enough vitamins and nutrients while also avoiding foods that contain gluten. Most beers are brewed with barley and wheat so they should also be avoided. There are specialty beers that may be available, however they possibly be hard to find. Several organizations have established gluten-free certification programs that are offered to help individuals to find gluten-free products. Gluten-free diets have shown to greatly reduce the risk for cancer and mortality rate for individuals with celiac disease ("William Hessel
It is estimated that about 1 percent pf the population in Western countries suffer from Celiac disease and it is most common in Caucasians. In individuals that are asymptomatic, the disease can be triggered or becomes active for the first time after surgery, childbirth, viral infection or a severe emotional stressor ("Symptoms and causes - celiac disease - mayo clinic," n.d.). Celiac disease is considered hereditary and it is said that if one member of a family has the disease, about 1 out of 10 other members of that family will also likely have it. If a person has an autoimmune disease such as type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune thyroid or liver disease, Addison’s disease or Sjogren’s syndrome they are also more likely to have Celiac disease as well. It is also more common in individuals that have a genetic disorder such as Down syndrome or Turner’s syndrome ("Celiac disease - family doctor," …show more content…
Some individuals will also choose to eliminate oats because some can be contaminated with wheat gluten. Certain medications sometimes contain gluten as well so it is always important to discuss any new medications with a doctor or pharmacist ("Celiac disease - family doctor," n.d.). It can sometimes be difficult to identify if a food contains gluten. With all the foods that are processed now there is a large variety that may contain gluten that one would never think of. Soups, salad dressings, candy, imitation bacon and seafood, processed lunch meats, sauces, gravies and some natural flavorings are just a few of the items that are likely to contain gluten. It would be beneficial to work with a dietician to construct a diet plan because it is very important to get enough vitamins and nutrients while also avoiding foods that contain gluten. Most beers are brewed with barley and wheat so they should also be avoided. There are specialty beers that may be available, however they possibly be hard to find. Several organizations have established gluten-free certification programs that are offered to help individuals to find gluten-free products. Gluten-free diets have shown to greatly reduce the risk for cancer and mortality rate for individuals with celiac disease ("William Hessel