What is National Celiac Disease Awareness Day?
Every year on September 13th, National Celiac Disease Awareness Day helps those with the auto-immune disease that affects 3 million people.
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Many with celiac disease avoid gluten due to the immune response that damages the villi in the small intestine. Over time, the injury will delay the absorption of nutrients into the body.. Gluten-free grains, barley, rye, and even some oat products contain gluten. The damage is irreversible, and the only known cure is a tightly controlled diet..
National Celiac Awareness Day emphasizes the importance of diagnosis as well as providing resources and assistance to those who have already been diagnosed. Families can help families adopt healthy eating habits by providing alternative meal preparation, diet plans, and celiac support groups.
