BY: ASHLEY DUDMAN, ASHLEY MURRAY AND CHELSEA ENRIGHT

Celiac Disease (CD)

What

What is Celiac disease?

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder of the small intestinal lining that can cause digestive discomfort

The intestinal lining is sensitive to proteins, gliadins and glutelins, which make up gluten

This autoimmune disorder can occur genetically and could be triggered by emotional stress, pregnancy, surgery or viral infections

A look inside the body...

When gluten is consumed, one’s immune system antibodies form against gluten

The damaged villi can not absorb nutrients properly, leaving a person mal nourished

Where is gluten found?

BreadsPastaCookiesChipsPizza crustSome drinksFoods with wheat, barley and rye

Common Symptoms

Symptoms after consumption of gluten: Abdominal pain Bloating Diarrhea

Symptoms of the disorder (over 300): Dermatitis Iron deficiency (anemia) disrupted menstrual cycles Musculoskeletal problems Weight loss or gain Poor balance Fatigue (more on next slide)

Diagnosis

Blood tests, though not always accurate, can detect antibodies when one ingests gluten in their diet

Doctors test for anti-tissue transglutaminase antibodies (tTGA) or anti-endomysium antibodies (EMA)

A biopsy of the small intestine (upper endoscopy) can prove that one is has celiac disease if the blood tests come out positive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChNljhpfWgw

Sample of a Capsule Endoscopy

Cures

There is no found cure for celiac disease

Treatments

Since there is no cure for celiac disease, acquiring a gluten-free diet is a solution

Special brands such as Annie’s, Schar’s, Udi’s, Amy’s and EnviroKidz Organic are marked GF for Gluten-Free

Brands like Bisquik and Betty Crocker are beginning to carry gluten-free options

Substitutions such as corn/rice flour instead of wheat flour are possible solution

What can I eat?

Beans ArrowrootBuckwheatCornFlaxNutsPotatoesQuinoaRiceSeedsSoyTapiocaWild RiceMeats FruitsVegetables

For more information...

The celiac foundation (www.celiac.org) promotes awareness and treatment

Facebook group called the Celiac Diva posts recipes and daily updates on restaurants for gluten intolerant people (www.celiacdiva.com)

Popular restaurant chains such as Olive Garden, Outback Steakhouse and P.F. Changs offer gluten-free menus

The celiac ribbon

Sample of Celiac Diva’s recipe

         Gluten-Free Hummus Pizza Ingredients 1 Chebe Pizza Crust 1 cup chickpeas, cooked and mashed 1 sweet potato, cooked and mashed 1 avocado, peeled, cored and mashed 5 kalamata olives, thinly sliced 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar ½ cup organic tomato sauce 1 Tbsp. Herbs de Provence Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place pizza crust on parchment paper.

Spread chickpeas, then sweet potato, then avocado onto crust. Sprinkle with kalamata olives, a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and tomato sauce.  Top with Herbs de Provence.

Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Enjoy

Works Cited

http://shampooforeczema.net/2013/08/01/diet-and-eczema-part-1-the-link-between-gluten-and-eczema/

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=diarreah&qs=n&form=QBIR&pq=diarreah&sc=0-0&sp=-1&sk=#view=detail&id=FED41D830715DAFEAA7F6A92639A27E6ADA0E828&selectedIndex=4

http://www.marquettenutrition.com/Specialties/Celiac

http://www.celiac.orghttp://

www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/celiac-disease/eating-plan-for-celiac-disease