Details

Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Zarkadas, M
• Cranney, A
• Case, S
• Molloy, M
• Switzer, C
• Graham, I.D
• Butzner, J.D
• Rashid, M
• Warren, R.E
• Burrows, V

Titel

impact of a gluten-free diet on adults with coeliac disease: results of a national survey

Ist Teil von

• Journal of human nutrition and dietetics, 2006-02, Vol.19 (1), p.41-49

Ort / Verlag

Oxford, UK: Oxford, UK : Blackwell Science Ltd

Erscheinungsjahr

2006

Quelle

Wiley-Blackwell Full Collection

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• We sought to evaluate the impact of the gluten-free diet on the 5,240 members of the Canadian Celiac Association (CCA). Data are presented on 2,681 adults ([>/=]16 years) with biopsy-proven celiac disease (CD). A mail-out survey was used. Quality of life was evaluated using the 'SF12', and celiac-specific questions. Mean age was 56 years, mean age at diagnosis was 45 years, and 75% were female. The 'SF12' summary scores were similar to normative Canadian data, but were significantly lower for females and newly diagnosed patients. Respondents reported: following a gluten-free (GF) diet (90%), improvement on the diet (83%), and difficulties following the diet (44%), which included: determining if foods were GF (85%), finding GF foods in stores (83%), avoiding restaurants (79%), and avoiding travel (38%). Most common reactions to consumed gluten (among 73%) included pain, diarrhea, bloating, fatigue, nausea, and headache. Excellent information on CD and its treatment was provided by the CCA (64%), gastroenterologists (28%), dietitians (26%) and family doctor (12%). Quality of life in those with CD could be increased with early diagnosis, increased availability of gluten-free foods, improved food labelling, and better dietary instruction. Education of physicians and dietitians about CD and its treatment is essential.