Itec Nutrition Case Study

depression over food, though her family always seems to get by with plenty. “I think this

One health condition that affects people is Coeliac Disease; this is intolerance to the protein ‘gluten’ which is found in wheat, barley and rye. When coming into contact with gluten the body produces antibodies which then attack the lining of the bowel. This then affects the body’s ability to absorb nutrients from food and can even lead to

There are many underlying health conditions that result in an individual having to alternate their dietary intake. It’s always important that an individual eats healthy, but because of not being

Celiac disease seems to be on an up rise today. You now walk into grocery stores and restaurants and see gluten-free food everywhere. Thankfully, for the celiac disease community, life has become a little easier with these accommodations. When most people hear celiac disease many just think gluten-free diets, but they do not realize that celiac disease can affect all parts of the body and mind, or that the disease has a higher prevalence in women. It is a new lifestyle that many have to take on. In the next few pages, I will discuss the affects that this disease has on the body systems, the lifestyle changes many make when diagnosed with celiac disease, and the importance of educating those who are dealing with the disease on a day to day basis. I also will discuss information from two articles which focus in on the direct affects that the disease takes on women living with it, and the lifestyle changes that are necessary to manage the symptoms.

Malnutrition. Untreated celiac disease can lead to malabsorption, which in turn can lead to malnutrition. This occurs in spite of what appears to be an adequate diet. Because vital nutrients are lost in

As a celiacs daughter I quickly adapted the “gluten free” life style out of convenience for my mother. I would even find myself going to restaurants asking for the gluten free menu and strictly sticking to the diet in and out of my household. I was aware that I was lacking some nutrients by not eating gluten but to make up for it I took vitamin D pills and everyday women health vitamins but little did I know that was not enough to keep me healthy. I was not aware of the risks I was putting myself at by eliminating a whole category of food. I was lacking my body of calcium, fibre and iron as well as other nutrients.

Celiac Disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects about 1 in 133 Americans. Those with Celiac must stick to a strict gluten free diet in order to heal the lining of their intestines. When people with Celiac ingest gluten, their body triggers an immune response that attacks the small intestine. Some experience mild discomfort and bloating while others experience a more serious reaction which can make them very sick for many days. Having Celiac can change your life dramatically, but in the past five years the selection of gluten free foods has significantly improved. In 2007, Phil Zietlow proposed the “Gluten Free Project” to General Mills. He was not the only person to propose this major

At her advanced age, Florence’s doctor decided to inject plastic into the bones to provide stable strength and to ensure that future breaks would not occur. Weeks later, she had a scope done, checking the small intestine for damage to the mucosa and microvilli. The ending result was a diagnosis of celiac and a decision that she must be put on a gluten-free diet for the rest of her natural life (Florence). With celiac disease, many negative outcomes are possible and many more are probable. Further research into celiac disease substantiates the belief that further research, public awareness, and knowledge are imperative in discovering how to deal with the disease and how to spread awareness of this very serious problem.

When we first found out that I had Celiac Disease, we had a hard time adjusting. None of my family knew what gluten was until then. We heard about thing like cross contamination or even that I couldn’t be in the same room that flour is being used. Slowly, we learned how to accommodate for my needs. We went to a dietitian who showed us how to spot foods that had gluten in it. We also found out that the grocery store Reasor’s labels food that is gluten free. After a couple of years, it became easy for us to find foods and drinks that did not have any gluten in

A gluten-free diet consist of eating products that are free of gluten. Some of the ingredients to avoid eating are barley, bulgur, flavoring, rye and vegetable gum and you can add corn, quinoa, sago, soy flour and beans (3). The doctors recommend to follow a gluten-free diet if you are gluten sensitive or if you are diagnosed with Celiac disease. Celiac disease is an immune disorder that does not tolerate gluten. According to a special report done by Mayo Clinic it explains that Celiac disease is when the immune system responds to gluten like if it was a bacteria or something that does not belong in your stomach (1). Since your immune system begins to attacks your body trying to get rid of the gluten because it sees it as a little enemy it affects mainly the small intestine. Since there is a constant attack of the body every time you eat something containing gluten it causes your small intestine to become irritated, and it damages the little hairs called villi that are found inside the small intestine

Celiac Disease is a digestive condition that makes the small intestines to become inflamed and unable to absorb nutrients (Kamycheva, Goto, & Camargo 2017). The condition affects more than 3 million Americans. One in 133 American people are known to have the disease. The condition is triggered when an individual eats gluten. Mostly gluten is found in barley, wheat, rye, and other grains that most Americans love to eat. What if you couldn’t eat sandwiches, pasta, cakes, pies, pizza? Sound terrible, right? This has been my life for 10 years now.

“Celiac disease (CD) was first described in the second century, but the cause wasn't identified until the 20th century. Terminology has changed as research confirmed that celiac disease diagnosed in children was the same disease as non-tropical sprue diagnosed in adults. CD was born over 2000 years ago. In 2008, the “case of Cosa”, revealed a skel¬eton of a first century AD young woman at the archaeological site of Cosa, southwest of Tuscany, Italy. She was an 18-20 year-old woman, with signs of failure to thrive and malnutrition.” (Celaic support foundation).

After the course of the diets the group who had the gluten enriched diet seems to have a more depressive mood than the ones on the placebo diet or the gluten free. The conclusion of the trial was that people with celiac and gluten sensitivity were better with the gluten free diet and showed no signs of depression. (Peters)(3)

The damage of the intestine makes it difficult for the absorption of nutrients from food such as fat, calcium, iron and folate. Those with this disease cannot intake gluten which is found in wheat, rye, and barely. When people with the celiac disease eat foods or use products that contain gluten, their immune system responds by destroying the villi, finger-like projections of the mucous membrane lining the small intestine. Villi are what allow the nutrients from foods we intake to be absorbed into the walls of the small

First of all,The main reason why people need gluten is for their body’s health. For example, people need gluten specifically in the immune system. Gluten can help fight cancer in your Immune system. High gluten bread improves triglyceride levels, which is good for your blood. One month of no gluten can hurt your body. That’s one reason why I think gluten diets are not worth it.