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Celiac Disease and Gluten

Author : Peter Koehler
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0127999264
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (279 download)

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Download or read book Celiac Disease and Gluten written by Peter Koehler and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2014-06-05 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celiac Disease and Gluten: Multidisciplinary Challenges and Opportunities is a unique reference work—the first to integrate the insights of the causes and effects of celiac disease from the chemistry of reaction-causing foods to the diagnosis, pathogenesis, and symptoms that lead to proper diagnoses and treatment. With an estimated three million people in the United States alone affected by celiac disease, an autoimmune digestive disease, only five percent are properly diagnosed. Drawing on the connection between foods containing gluten and the resulting symptoms, this resource offers distinctive information that directly explores and links food science, medical diagnostics, and treatment information. A helpful tool for researchers and medical practitioners alike, Celiac Disease and Gluten: Multidisciplinary Challenges and Opportunities helps refine research targets, and provides a comprehensive overview on the multidisciplinary approaches to all crucial aspects related to celiac disease. Presents key information from medical and food science research, as well as provides clinical insights Provides direct corollary insights between source and symptom Written by experts whose detailed experiments and results have shaped our understanding of celiac disease

Real Life with Celiac Disease

Author : Melinda Dennis
Publisher : Aga Press
ISBN 13 : 9781603560085
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (6 download)

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Download or read book Real Life with Celiac Disease written by Melinda Dennis and published by Aga Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book helps readers identify if they have undiagnosed celiac disease. For those already diagnosed the authors, joined by over 50 experts, share their knowledge of problems related to celiac disease and gluten-related disorders. Discover recommended treatments and lifestyle changes, and their outcomes. Learn proper nutritional guidelines and how to eat gluten free even while dining out or travelling, how to support a friend or family member and who should be tested and much more.

Management of Celiac Disease

Author : Dr. Sidney V. Haas
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
ISBN 13 : 178720426X
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (872 download)

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Download or read book Management of Celiac Disease written by Dr. Sidney V. Haas and published by Pickle Partners Publishing. This book was released on 2017-04-07 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1951, this book by Dr. Sidney V. Haas, who introduced banana feeding in the therapy of celiac disease, and his son, Dr. Merrill P. Haas, represents the most extensive report published at the time on the subject. The first two-thirds of the book deal with the historical aspects of the problem, the various theories of etiology, and the methods of treatment proposed by different workers in the field. The final part of the book is devoted to the authors’ own experience and opinions, with comparisons of therapeutic results and prognosis on the basis of differences in dietary management. “[T]he subject is treated comprehensively and objectively. The writers’ style is clear and direct, and their approach to controversial aspects of the problems of celiac disease is fair and judicious.”—JAMA Internal Medicine, January 1952

Recognizing Celiac Disease

Author : Cleo J. Libonati
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780978862640
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (626 download)

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Download or read book Recognizing Celiac Disease written by Cleo J. Libonati and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recognizing Celiac Disease is the complete guide to recognizing, diagnosing andmanaging celiac disease. It is a reader-friendly reference manual written for both medical professionals and the general public. The NIH now estimates celiac disease affects up to 1 in 100 people, making Recognizing Celiac Disease both timely and urgently needed. The book provides: Up-to-date scientific information obtained from hundreds of cited research studies and case reports from around the world. Explanations of gluten (the cause of celiac disease), sources of gluten in food and how gluten triggers a harmful eaction in the body. An overview of celiac disease, including background, prevalence, description, pathophysiology, manifestations, diagnosis, management and prognosis. A complete description of the digestive process and how gluten disrupts both organ structure and function. The 3-Step Process for gluten-free diet self-management. This book will act as a guide and resource for successful dietary management by clinicians and individuals. Helpful lists of foods and ingredients commonly allowed and not allowed on a gluten-free diet. Nutritional charts detailing how deficiencies show, research study findings, case reports, response to gluten-free diet, and lists of foods with the highest sources of each nutrient to enable any person to assess his own, or a patient's, state of health regarding nutritional deficiencies related to celiac disease and then manage those deficiencies. Concise charts of over 300 health manifestations detailing prevalence, description, relationship to celiac disease, symptoms, causes and response to the gluten-free diet aid clinicians and patients in identifying and treating disorders caused by, or related to, celiac disease. 2 indexes, a comprehensive glossary, charts, figures and numbered citations from hundreds of medical journals, periodicals and texts for further study. The main index, listing over 1,000 entries, enables readers to quickly find what they are looking for and learn whether any worldwide medical studies have associated a medical condition or symptom with celiac disease. Recognizing Celiac Disease is the first compendium on celiac disease. It hasreceived endorsements from faculty at Columbia, Harvard, Jefferson and Temple University medical schools. Recognizing Celiac Disease is also endorsed by theNational Foundation for Celiac Awareness and the Celiac Sprue Association USA. Whether you work in a medical field or are just interested in celiac disease, Recognizing Celiac Disease is a valuable reference tool you will use again andagain.

Mommy, What Is Celiac Disease?

Author : Katie Chalmers
Publisher : Awareness Press LLC
ISBN 13 : 0982871104
Total Pages : 18 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (828 download)

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Download or read book Mommy, What Is Celiac Disease? written by Katie Chalmers and published by Awareness Press LLC. This book was released on 2010-09 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Mommy, What is Celiac Disease?' is a new children's book which explains Celiac disease by using Q&A's through the eyes of a mother and child. This refreshing book exemplifies the positive outlook and attitude needed to live happily with this disorder and uses easily understandable dialogue. It explains to children that they have a condition that is very easy to treat with some simple dietary changes and reassures children that they will have a healthy, happy, normal life. It explains the effects of Celiac disease on the body with easy to comprehend terms, analogies and illustrations so the child can feel comfortable knowing what it means to be a Celiac.

Advances in Celiac Disease

Author : Jorge Amil-Dias
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030824012
Total Pages : 245 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book Advances in Celiac Disease written by Jorge Amil-Dias and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-11-26 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a practical overview of the treatment and management of celiac disease. It examines new data which can be merged with clinical aspects to provide a global perspective for the busy clinician. The disease represents 1% of the population and often goes unnoticed for a long time; however, this book aims to reduce the instance of misdiagnoses of symptoms by providing clear guidance in a single book, with contributions from esteemed experts in the field. Advances in Celiac Disease - Improving Paediatric and Adult Care addresses the clinical characterisation of the disease, in both paediatric and adult populations. The clinical symptoms are clearly defined as well as treatment options and follow-up. This book will be an essential resource for clinicians seeking a clear, concise resource to identifying, treating, and managing celiac disease in both adults and children.

Mayo Clinic Going Gluten Free

Author : Mayo Clinic
Publisher : Time Home Entertainment
ISBN 13 : 0848744616
Total Pages : 317 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (487 download)

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Download or read book Mayo Clinic Going Gluten Free written by Mayo Clinic and published by Time Home Entertainment. This book was released on 2014-11-11 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New from Mayo Clinic-the essential guide to living gluten-free. Whether diagnosed with celiac disease or just deciding if a gluten-free diet is right for you, Mayo Clinic Going Gluten-Free will help you create and maintain a gluten-free lifestyle. Both authoritative and approachable, the book includes core medical information on celiac disease in addition to focusing on practical, everyday issues, such as: --Determining if gluten-free is right for you --Common signs, symptoms and myths of celiac --Dealing with celiac if you are newly diagnosed --Maintaining a gluten-free lifestyle while traveling, during the holidays, on-the-go and at college --Helping your child manage a gluten-free diet --Properly reading and understanding food labels --A few recipes and meals to jumpstart your gluten-free life

Celiac Disease (Updated 4th Edition)

Author : Peter H.R. Green, M.D.
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0063040980
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (63 download)

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Download or read book Celiac Disease (Updated 4th Edition) written by Peter H.R. Green, M.D. and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-12-01 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Dr. Peter H. R. Green, internationally renowned expert on celiac disease and director of the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University, and medical author Rory Jones, an updated fourth edition of the definitive book on celiac disease, one of the most underdiagnosed autoimmune diseases in the U.S. Celiac Disease: A Hidden Epidemic is an indispensable guidebook for anyone with celiac disease as well as for those with gluten intolerance or food sensitivities on a gluten-free diet. Since the last edition in 2016, scientific advances have changed what we know about the disease, how it is diagnosed and treated, and the long-term effect of a gluten-free diet on the brain and body. Celiac disease is a hereditary autoimmune condition that damages the lining of the small intestine so that it cannot properly absorb food. Without essential nutrients, the entire body begins to suffer. The disease is triggered by gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. The only “cure” for the disease is a life-long gluten-free diet. The disease affects nearly 1 in every 100 people in the United States—50 percent of whom remain undiagnosed and untreated. Although the primary target of injury is the small intestine, CD can and often does affect the entire body. Complications from the disease can include infertility, liver disease, osteoporosis, anemia, and other autoimmune diseases (such as Type 1 diabetes and Thyroid disease), neurological conditions, and even cancer. This updated fourth edition includes the latest information on CD, gluten intolerance, and gluten sensitivity. The important updates cover everything from new testing devices to advances in therapies that may help prevent gluten from entering and/or harming the intestines, to new research on the long-term effect of the gluten-free diet on our minds and bodies. And more!

Celiac Disease For Dummies

Author : Ian Blumer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470676280
Total Pages : 391 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (76 download)

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Download or read book Celiac Disease For Dummies written by Ian Blumer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-02-25 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The everyday guide to understanding and treating Celiac disease Celiac Disease For Dummies is the ultimate reference for people with the disease and their family members. The book helps readers identify symptoms of the disease, and explains how doctors definitively diagnose celiac disease. It outlines how celiac disease affects the body, and what its consequences could be if untreated. The authors explain how celiac disease is treated, not only through the elimination of gluten from the diet, but with additional nutritional measures and alternative and complementary therapies. Provides practical, helpful hints for raising children with Celiac disease Also written by Ian Blumer: Diabetes for Canadians For Dummies and Understanding Prescription Drugs for Canadians For Dummies Full of anecdotes and helpful tips, here is an invaluable guide to living with, and controlling, Celiac disease Written by two practicing physicians, the book also offers practical, helpful guidance for parents of children with celiac disease, whose treatment may be a particular challenge.

Nutritional and Analytical Approaches of Gluten-Free Diet in Celiac Disease

Author : Edurne Simón
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319533428
Total Pages : 94 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (195 download)

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Download or read book Nutritional and Analytical Approaches of Gluten-Free Diet in Celiac Disease written by Edurne Simón and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-05-10 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study by the University of Basque Country Gluten Analysis Laboratory analyzes the gluten free diet from different perspectives. The authors provide background information on gluten, celiac disease, and other pathologies related to gluten intake. Later chapters cover topics such as techniques for gluten detection in foodstuffs and additives, as well as techniques used in complex matrices. Given that the only effective treatment for celiac disease is a strict, lifelong, gluten-free diet, and that the ingestion of small amounts of gluten can cause major symptoms in gluten intolerants, in recent years there has been an increasing interest in gluten free foodstuffs. In fact, the gluten-free product market has become one of the most prosperous in the field of food and beverages. The book provides a detailed analysis of the nutritional composition of gluten-free foodstuffs and a comparison with their gluten containing analogues. While targeted towards clinicians and science professionals, such as those working to develop gluten-free foods, it also discusses the energy and nutrient content of a gluten-free diet and offers different nutritional education strategies to improve the eating habits and nutritional status of those living with celiac disease.

Kids with Celiac Disease

Author : Danna Korn
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781890627218
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (272 download)

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Download or read book Kids with Celiac Disease written by Danna Korn and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first practical guide for the families of children and teenagers with celiac disease, a chronic, life-long digestive disorder. As many as one out of 150 to 250 Americans is born with this genetic auto-immune condition, which is characterised by intolerance of gluten -- a substance in wheat, oats, barley, malt, and other food additives -- and often goes undiagnosed. In a supportive conversational style, Danna Korn shows that it's possible for kids with celiac disease and their families to lead happy and healthy lives. Parents find advice on how to deal with the diagnosis, cope with the emotional turmoil, and help their child develop a positive and constructive attitude. Especially important is the guidance on menu planning, grocery shopping, strategies for proper food preparation, and deciding whether or not the entire family should be gluten-free. There's even a section on junk food! What about the child who has difficulty sticking with the prescribed diet? Parents find tips on conditioning behavior and how and when to give kids some control over what they eat. Also covered is the challenge of controlling meals outside of the home -- at birthday parties, restaurants, camp, and on vacation. There's also information about how federal regulations and tax laws apply to children with celiac disease. As the only comprehensive book of its kind, This book will be the bible for the thousands of families coping with this condition. Physicians and nutritionists too, will want to refer new families to this complete resource.

Healthier Without Wheat

Author : Stephen Wangen
Publisher : eBookIt.com
ISBN 13 : 0976853779
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (768 download)

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Download or read book Healthier Without Wheat written by Stephen Wangen and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2013-02 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Healthier Without Wheat is the leading resource for understanding, diagnosing, and living with reactions to wheat and gluten. Critically acclaimed by Library Journal, and a 2010 Book of the Year Finalist for ForeWord Magazine, Healthier Without Wheat makes sense of a complex issue and explains why millions of people feel better when they avoid gluten. Dr. Wangen, a gluten intolerant physician, has an easy-to-understand writing style and uses patient stories with scientific facts to clearly explain how gluten intolerance causes numerous maladies and is often difficult to recognize. Most importantly, this book substantiates the much larger world of non-celiac gluten intolerance.

Gluten Freedom

Author : Alessio Fasano
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 1118539753
Total Pages : 415 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (185 download)

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Download or read book Gluten Freedom written by Alessio Fasano and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2014-04-28 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: World-renowned gluten-related disorders expert Dr. Alessio Fasano presents the groundbreaking roadmap to a gluten-free lifestyle, and how millions can live better by going gluten free. For centuries, bread has been known as the “staff of life.” But for millions of Americans affected by gluten-related disorders, consuming gluten, the complex protein found in wheat, rye, and barley, can be hazardous to their health. In a recent poll presented by Scientific American, over 30% of Americans reported wanting to cut down or eliminate gluten from their diets; the gluten-free market is a $6.3 billion industry and continues to expand. Now, in Gluten Freedom, Alessio Fasano, MD, world-renowned expert and founder of Massachusetts General Hospital’s Center for Celiac Research, reveals the latest developments in scientific research and treatment, and the answers they provide for this rapidly expanding audience. This groundbreaking, authoritative guide is an invaluable roadmap for the newly diagnosed, for those already dealing with gluten-related issues, and for anyone who thinks they may have an issue with gluten. Distinguishing scientific fact from myth, Gluten Freedom explains the latest research, diagnostic procedures, and treatment/diet recommendations, helping consumers make the best choices for themselves and their families. Gluten Freedom also discusses important nutritional implications for behavior-related diagnoses such as autism and conditions such as depression, anxiety, and “foggy mind.” Other highlights include: • The differences between celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, and wheat allergy • Current best practices for gluten-related disorders at any age • Practical information on setting up a gluten-free kitchen, reading labels, and staying safe and healthy in a world filled with hidden sources of gluten • The psychological impact of a diagnosis and its effect on a family • Groundbreaking research for prevention and therapy • Reliable and accurate resources for patients, parents, and physicians • And even recipes for an authentic gluten-free Italian dinner from Dr. Fasano’s home kitchen

The Gluten Cure

Author : Case Adams Naturopath
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781936251483
Total Pages : 482 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (514 download)

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Download or read book The Gluten Cure written by Case Adams Naturopath and published by . This book was released on 2014-06-21 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can gluten sensitivities - including celiac disease, wheat allergy and gluten intolerance - be REVERSED? Absolutely. The GLUTEN CURE shows what causes each type of gluten sensitivity - and proves using the latest clinical research - how to reverse the disorder using natural strategies. The GLUTEN CURE clarifies the science, incidence, diagnosis and causes of gluten sensitivities with objectivity and clarity. These uncover the real, and misunderstood facts on gluten- and wheat-related conditions. Facts that anyone considering going gluten-free needs to know. These include clear answers to the hypothesis that gluten is a toxin, or that gluten or wheat in general is unhealthy. Utilizing over a thousand research studies, this book puts all the pieces together to clear the fog on gluten and pave the path back to intestinal health and digestive vitality.

Celiac Disease and Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity

Author : Luis Rodrigo
Publisher : OmniaScience
ISBN 13 : 849421182X
Total Pages : 505 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (942 download)

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Download or read book Celiac Disease and Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity written by Luis Rodrigo and published by OmniaScience. This book was released on 2014-11-07 with total page 505 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celiac disease is a systemic autoimmune process and appears in genetically predisposed individuals, with a well-known cause, consisting in a permanent intolerance to gluten, a protein contained in the flour of wheat, rye, barley and oats. Worldwide celiac disease affects to 1% of the Caucasian and there is recent evidence that the disease is increasing in USA and Finland among other regions in the world. It is considered to be the most prevalent disease with a genetic predisposition. The clinical forms of presentation are varied. The classical form consisting of diarrhea, anemia and failure to thrive is still common in children, but in the adult patients the symptoms resemble the irritable bowel syndrome. Mono-symptomatic forms with extra-intestinal manifestations are frequent. Hematological, cutaneous, articular, hepatic, bone and neurological manifestations are often described. This protean presentation and the lack of awareness explain the delay in diagnosis and suggest that screening in high-risk groups is indicated. The publication of this book written mainly by Spanish and Latin-American clinicians, researchers, and teachers, demonstrates the wide interest and the involvement of different disciplines that are necessary to understand celiac disease and gluten-related pathologies, such as non-celiac gluten-sensitivity. This has a great impact in the general public and in the industry. However, the knowledge of non-celiac gluten-related pathologies remains scarce but presently in the process of being properly defined. This book also highlights the importance of recognizing non-celiac gluten-sensitivity and briefly discusses a new definition. It also provides some perspectives to take into account when studying celiac disease in China and Central America. It describes new observations in Mexico, El Salvador and Costa Rica. The psychosocial impact as studied and reported by Argentinean investigators also adds to the value of this book. Written with a multidisciplinary team, we think that this book could be of interest to a great variety of medical specialists. Due to the systemic nature and variable presentation of celiac disease it certainly is of interest to pediatricians, gastroenterologists, hepatologists, specialists in internal medicine, general practitioners as well as hematologists, immunologists, geneticists, pathologists, rheumatologists, dermatologists, neurologists, gynecologists, neurologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, orthopedic surgeons, specialists in rehabilitation medicine, endocrinologists. Being gluten the cause of these disorders, the food industry, dietitians and nutritionists will benefit from the valuable information presented in this book.

Eating Gluten-free with Emily

Author : Bonnie J. Kruszka
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781890627621
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (276 download)

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Download or read book Eating Gluten-free with Emily written by Bonnie J. Kruszka and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A story about a happy, active five-year-old who finds out she has celiac disease, but learns how to control it by eating a gluten-free diet.

Celiac Disease (Updated 4th Edition)

Author : Peter H. R. Green
Publisher : William Morrow Paperbacks
ISBN 13 : 9780063034853
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (348 download)

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Download or read book Celiac Disease (Updated 4th Edition) written by Peter H. R. Green and published by William Morrow Paperbacks. This book was released on 2020-12 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Dr. Peter H. R. Green, internationally renowned expert on celiac disease and director of the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University, and medical author Rory Jones, an updated fourth edition of the definitive book on celiac disease, one of the most underdiagnosed autoimmune diseases in the U.S. Celiac Disease: A Hidden Epidemic is an indispensable guidebook for anyone with celiac disease as well as those on a gluten-free diet with gluten intolerance or sensitivity. Since the last edition in 2016, scientific advances have changed what we know about the disease, how it is diagnosed and treated, and the long-term effect of a GF diet on the brain and body. Celiac disease is a hereditary autoimmune condition that damages the lining of the small intestine so that it cannot properly absorb food. Without essential nutrients, the entire body begins to suffer. The disease is triggered by gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. The only "cure" for the disease is a life-long gluten-free diet. The disease affects nearly 1 in every 100 people in the United States but as many as 50 percent of patients remain undiagnosed and untreated. Although the primary target of injury is the small intestine, CD can and often does affect the entire body. Complications from the disease can include infertility, liver disease, osteoporosis, anemia, and other autoimmune diseases (such as Type 1 diabetes and Thyroid disease), neurological conditions, and even cancer. This revised and updated fourth edition contains the most current information on CD, gluten intolerance, and gluten sensitivity. The important updates cover everything from new testing devices to advances in therapies that may help prevent gluten from entering and/or harming the intestines, to new research on the long-term effect of the gluten-free diet on our minds and bodies. --Library Journal