Celiac 101
What is gluten?
protein
Which part of the body does it mainly affect?
small intestine
Which 2 tests are used to diagnose celiacs disease?
blood test, endoscopy (biopsy)
What diet is used to treat celiacs disease?
gluten free diet
What kind of doctor do you see for celiac disease?
Gastroenterologist
Is celiacs disease chronic or acute?
chronic
What is the classic symptom of celiac disease (although not everyone experiences it)?
diarrhea
Celiac disease has over how many noted symptoms?
200
What are the 3 major crops/grains/grasses gluten is found in?
wheat, rye, barley
What food is gluten free but has the word wheat in it?
Buckwheat
What should be avoided when preparing food for someone with and someone without celiacs disease?
cross contamination
Can you have a negative blood test result for celiac disease but still have it?
Yes
Where did genes associated with celiacs disease originated?
Northern Europe
What is one hidden source of gluten?
makeup, supplements, toothpastes, etc.
People with celiac disease often have what other intolerance?
Lactose intolerance
What is the average amount of time (in years) for diagnosis of celiacs disease in the US?
4 years
Which part of the small intestine is damaged after consumption of gluten?
Villi
What are the genetic factors for celiac disease?
HLA-DQ2 & DQ8 (human leukocyte antigen)
Gluten free foods are allowed to have how much gluten?
20 parts per million
True or false: Eczema is a common symptom of celiac disease.
False
1 in how many people are estimated to have celiacs disease?
130 people
What disease may be mistaken for celiac disease (before proper diagnostic tests)?
irritable bowel syndrome
What does the blood test to diagnosis celiac disease look for?
anti-tissue transglutaminase (tTG)
What are 2 vitamins that can be low in the gluten free diet?
Folate, Niacin, iron, fiber, vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin D, phosphorous, zinc
What are the 2 subunits of gluten?
Gliadin & Glutenin