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Celiac Disease: Eating a Gluten-Free Diet
Gluten is found in wheat, rye, and barley. Common foods that contain gluten include:
- Bagels.
- Bread.
- Breakfast cereals made with wheat, barley, or rye, or with the term malt or malted in their names. Malt is made from barley.
- Crackers.
- Pasta.
- Pizza.
Some foods are labeled wheat-free, but this does not mean that they are gluten-free. For example, some food labels list hydrolyzed vegetable protein. This sounds harmless, but this protein is often made from wheat and can contain a lot of gluten.
Test Your Knowledge
It is okay for people with celiac disease to eat foods that are labeled wheat-free.
TrueWhile some foods are labeled wheat-free, this does not mean that they are gluten-free. It is important for people with celiac disease to avoid eating any foods that contain gluten. Even the smallest amount of gluten can cause symptoms in some people.
FalseWhile some foods are labeled wheat-free, this does not mean that they are gluten-free. It is important for people with celiac disease to avoid eating any foods that contain gluten. Even the smallest amount of gluten can cause symptoms in some people.
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Celiac Disease: Eating a Gluten-Free Diet
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: June 18, 2010 |
| Medical Review: | Susan C. Kim, MD - Pediatrics Jerry S. Trier, MD - Gastroenterology | |
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