Abstract
Historically, a gluten-free diet was recommended only for those with celiac disease or IgE-mediated wheat allergy. With changes in food allergy labeling in the United States and the publication of several best-selling books, gluten-related disorders have come to the forefront of popular culture. As a result, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of gluten-free diet followers, many for nontraditional reasons. As “going gluten-free” has become mainstream, it is imperative that health care providers acquire the knowledge to identify true gluten-related disorders to effectively counsel their patients and minimize potential complications from following such a restrictive diet.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 89-99 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Medical Clinics of North America |
Volume | 103 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2019 |
Keywords
- Celiac disease
- Gastrointestinal symptoms
- Nonceliac gluten sensitivity
- Nutritional deficiencies
- Wheat allergy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine