Nutrition assessment in celiac disease

• Published in: Gastrointestinal endoscopy clinics of North America Vol. 22; no. 4; p. 797
• Main Authors: Simpson, Suzanne, Thompson, Tricia
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.10.2012
• Subjects: Celiac Disease - diagnosis; Celiac Disease - diet therapy; Diet, Gluten-Free - methods; Food Labeling; Humans; Nutrition Assessment; Patient Compliance; Patient Education as Topic

The gluten-free diet is currently the only treatment for celiac disease, and patients should be monitored closely by a dietitian who is knowledgeable regarding this diet. Evaluation by a dietitian includes a comprehensive assessment of dietary history, with an emphasis on caloric and micronutrient i...