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Coeliac disease
Australian Family Physician, 10/05/09

Faulkner–Hogg K et al. – This article forms part of a series looking at the relationship between diet and good health, and the role of the dietitian in the primary health care team. This article discusses the assessment and dietary management of coeliac disease, a T–cell mediated reaction to gluten.

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Kim Faulkner-Hogg, 10/11/09

This article shows that the signs and symptoms of coeliac disease are quite varied. If coeliac disease is suspected it is important to continue to eat wheat until the proper tests are done to diagnose this. If coeliac disease is diagnosed seek an experienced accredited practising dietitian for advice on how to start a nutritionally adequate gluten-free diet.

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