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Who Is affected?
*Genetic disorder affecting 1 in 133; only 1/4700 diagnosed.
*Total # diagnosed in U.S. = 2.18 million.
*Tends to run in familes.
*Affects people of all ethnic backgrounds and ages.
how Is it diagnosed?
*Positive celiac panel blood test.
*Positive small bowel biopsy.
*Remission of symptoms on gluten free diet.
What is it?
*Auto immune disorder attacking the small intestine when gluten is eaten.
*Sympyoms include diarrhea, weight loss, malnutrition, pain, abdominal bloating, anemia and fatigue.
How is it Treated?
*A Gluten free diet.
*Proactive stance on health...PLANET THRIVE.
EDUCATIONAL
*Programs for school nurses, parents, caregivers, kitchen staff.
*30 day guide.
*Camps.
*Cooking school concentrating on preparing nutritional GF foods for busy families.