In this Article

• How does digestion work?
• What is celiac disease?
• What are the symptoms of celiac disease?
• What are the dietary restrictions for celiac disease?
• Foods containing gluten
• Are there any dietary deficiencies associated with celiac disease?
• What foods are safe to consume with celiac disease?
• Gluten-free foods
• What are resources for a gluten-free diet?
• Celiac Disease: Gluten Free Diet Glossary
• Celiac Disease: Gluten Free Diet Index

What are resources for a gluten-free diet?

http://www.discountschoolsupply.com
For gluten-free play dough

The Gluten Intolerance Group
http://www.gluten.net/

Celiac Disease Foundation
http://www.celiac.org/lifestyle.php

Ener-G
http://www.ener-g.com/

Enjoy Life Foods
http://www.enjoylifefoods.com/

Pamela's Products
http://www.pamelasproducts.com/

Gluten-Free Drugs
http://www.glutenfreedrugs.com/

Celiac Sprue Association
http://www.csaceliacs.org/IntheKitchen.php

National Foundation for Celiac Awareness
http://www.celiaccentral.org/Ask_the_Chef/400/

National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, National Institutes of Health
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/celiac/index.htm#diet

References:

Celiac Disease Foundation

Celiac Sprue Association

Harper JW. Am J Hematol, Nov 2007;vol 82(11):pp 996-1000.

Kupper C, Gastroenterology, Apr 2005;vol 128(4 Suppl 1):pp 121-127.

Mayo Clinic Foundation

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health

The American Celiac Disease Alliance

The Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media, TeensHealth and KidsHealth

Thomson T, J Am Diet Assoc, Mar 2003;vol 103(3):pp 376-379.

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