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coeliac disease
(redirected from Gluten intolerance)

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coeliac disease
a chronic intestinal disorder of young children caused by sensitivity to the protein gliadin contained in the gluten of cereals, characterized by distention of the abdomen and frothy and pale foul-smelling stools


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Someone with celiac disease of gluten intolerance could not necessarily eat a wheat-free product because other grains that are used to make these products contain gluten.
com--Celiac disease and gluten-free diet information and support, including gluten-free and wheat-free recipes for those with gluten intolerance or wheat allergies.
Many young people have special dietary restrictions other than vegetarian, including diabetes, lactose intolerance, gluten intolerance, and allergies to specific foods.
 
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