Cecilia\'s Case Study: Discovering Gluten Free Choices Review the sections on Ce

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Cecilia's Case Study: Discovering Gluten Free Choices Review the sections on Celiac Disease and "Food for Thought: Cooking the Gluten Free Way”. After review- ing the case study, use this information to answer the following: 1. Explain what Celiac disease is and how gluten affects the small intestine. 2. List the 3 grains which contain gluten. 3. Using the list of gluten free alternatives in the textbook, develop a one day gluten free menu including breakfast, lunch, dinner and one snack. The lunch and dinner meal must include an appetizer, entrée, starch, vegetable and dessert.

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1. Celiac disease is define as an autoimmune disease characterized by chronic intestinal inflammation and varying degrees of intestinal mucosal atrophy with associated malabsorption.

Gluten cause digestive problems such as gassiness, abdominal pain, or diarrhea because of the small intestine's inability to digest gluten ,irritation and flattening of villi.

2. 3 grains that contain gluten- wheat, barley and oats.

3. Gluten free foods are- small amounts of oatmeal and lunch meats, corn, soy, rice, potato, oats, gravy,snacks, lunch meats, breads, sauces.

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