Gluten Free Flashcard

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Celiac disease is...

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An autoimmune disease

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Celiac disease affects 1 out of every 100 people. True or False?

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True

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What is Gluten anyway?

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A protein

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Can you "catch" Celiac Disease?

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No, it's hereditary

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Is there a cure for Celiac Disease?

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No, the only "cure" is avoiding food with gluten

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What part of the body is most affected by Gluten for people with Celiac Disease?

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The intestines

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Do you think if when you go to a restaurant and they offer a meal that is marked as Gluten Free, is it always going to be free of gluten?

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No, because of cross contamination of other foods having gluten being cooked in the area of gluten free foods

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What is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye?

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Gluten