Gluten
Gluten
The Spectrum of Gluten-Related Disorders
More and more people are requiring a gluten-free diet (gluten is found in wheat, rye, barley and oats) for a variety of reasons. Some individuals have gluten sensitivity, others have wheat allergy, while still others have been diagnosed with celiac disease.
What is the difference between celiac disease, gluten sensitivity and wheat allergy?
|
Symptoms/Facts |
Gluten sensitivity disorders (1 in 7 people) |
Celiac Disease (1 in 133 people) |
Wheat Allergy (6 million people have allergy) |
|
Damage to Intestinal Lining |
None to Mild |
Yes |
No |
|
Genetic |
Unknown |
Yes |
Unknown |
|
Immune System trigger/autoimmune disease |
No |
Yes |
Yes immune system trigger, no autoimmune disease |
|
Dermatitis herpetiformis (skin rash) |
No |
Yes |
No, but may develop other skin rashes or hives |
|
Life-threatening symptoms, swelling, hives |
No |
No |
Yes |
Symptoms of gluten sensitivity and Celiac Disease are often mistaken for other disorders such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Celiac Disease is associated with approximately 300 symptoms, many of them subtle and seemingly unrelated. In addition, a signigicant percentage of people wtih Celiac Disease have no symptoms at all. Common symptoms of Celiac Disease include weight loss, abdominal pain, iron deficiency anemia, chronic fatigue and depression.
Principles of a gluten-free diet
- Life-long avoidance of gluten (from wheat, rye, barley and oats)
- Read labels for hidden gluten sources
- Avoid cross-contamination
- Choose gluten-free restaurant foods
- Choose gluten-free nutritional supplements and medications
- Choose pure uncontaminated oats
- Eat more whole grains and nutritious grains
- Eat a well-balanced diet, rich in vitamins/minerals
Being gluten-free at UNH
Dining Services
- Gluten free dining - Navigating the dining halls
- Managing medical concerns
- Medically restricted diet
Health Services
- Nutrition counseling for students with food intolerances, make an appointment
Gluten-free cooking and eating out
Gluten-free cooking and shopping resources
- Specialty Gluten-Free Foods - Comprehensive listing of gluten-free foods in the seacoast area
- 20 Quick and Healthy Gluten-Free Snack and Mini Meal Ideas
- Naturally Gluten-Free Foods
- Quick and Easy Gluten-Free Meals (recipes)
- Navigating the grocery store - Video
Gluten-free restaurants
- The Gluten-Free Restaurant Awareness Program (GFRAP)
- The Essential Gluten-Free Restaurant Guide, Triumph Dining
- A Local Restaurant Guide to Eating Out
How can I be sure my medications do not contain gluten?
- Gluten-Free Drugs
- Gluten-Free Drugs (Pharmacist created and maintained)
Additional resources
Books and Magazines
- Gluten Free Living Magazine
- Journal of Gluten Sensitivity
- Living Without Magazine
- Gluten-Free Cooking for Dummies by Danna Korn and Connie Sarros
- Gluten-Free Quick and Easy by Carol Fenster
- The Gluten-Free Vegetarian Kitchen: Nutritious and Delicious Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free Dishes by Donna Klein
- Gluten-Free Diet: A Comprehensive Resource Guide by Shelly Case
Websites
- Celiac Disease
- Celiac Disease Foundation
- The University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center
- National Digestive Diseases-Celiac Diseases
- Gluten Intolerance Group
- Choosing gluten free foods - Video
- All about gluten - Video
- Understanding Celiac Disease and gluten sensitivity: your gut reaction - Podcast
Mobile Apps
- Detective
- Is that Gluten Free
- iEatOut Gluten and Allergen Free
- Gluten Free Lifestyle
- GlutenFreeTravelSite
- Gluten-Free Registry
- Food Smartlinst for Smart Phone
- Gluten-Free Ultimate Solution by G-Free Foodie
