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Gluten-free diet
Purpose
Definition
Purpose of a gluten-free diet
Celiac disease
Gluten intolerance
Gluten ataxia
Wheat allergy
Diet details
Allowed fresh foods
Grains not allowed
Wheat terms to know
Gluten-free food labels
Processed foods that often have gluten in them
Medicines and supplements
Eating gluten-free at home and in restaurants
Results
Risks
Costs
Definition
Purpose of a gluten-free diet
Celiac disease
Gluten intolerance
Gluten ataxia
Wheat allergy
Diet details
Allowed fresh foods
Grains not allowed
Wheat terms to know
Gluten-free food labels
Processed foods that often have gluten in them
Medicines and supplements
Eating gluten-free at home and in restaurants
Results
Risks
Costs
Purpose of a gluten-free diet
People who have celiac disease need to follow a gluten-free diet for life to manage the condition. With celiac disease, eating gluten causes the immune system to mistakenly damage the small intestine over time.
People who have other conditions linked with gluten also may need to limit or stay away from gluten. Talk with your healthcare professional to find out what type of eating plan is right for you.
