Eating plan for celiac disease
Where to go from here
If you have questions about this information, take it with you when you visit your doctor. You may want to mark areas or make notes in the margins where you have questions.
Many communities have celiac disease support groups that are local branches of national organizations. It can help to join such groups. Other members of the group can help teach you which foods are gluten-free, share recipes and meal ideas, and help you learn what foods to avoid.
Organizations
Celiac Sprue Association P.O. Box 31700 Omaha, NE 68131-0700 Phone: (877)-CSA-4CSA or (877) 272-4272
(402) 558-0600Fax: (402) 558-1347 E-mail: celiacs@csaceliacs.org Web Address: http://www.csaceliacs.org This organization has information for people with celiac disease and their families, such as ways to incorporate a gluten-free diet.
Canadian Celiac Association 5170 Dixie Road Suite 204 Mississauga, ON L4W 1E3 Phone: 1-800-363-7296
(905) 507-6208Fax: (905) 507-4673 E-mail: celiac@look.ca Web Address: http://www.celiac.ca/ The Canadian Celiac Association (CCA) provides information and support for people with celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis. The CCA also works to raise awareness about these conditions among health professionals and the public. The CCA Web site has information and a listing of local chapters in most provinces.
Gluten Intolerance Group of North America (GIG) 15110 10th Avenue SW Suite A Seattle, WA 98166 Phone: (206) 246-6652 Fax: (206) 246-6531 E-mail: info@gluten.net Web Address: www.gluten.net This organization provides support, education, awareness, and advocacy to people affected by gluten intolerances.
Celiac Disease Foundation (CDF) 13251 Ventura Boulevard Suite 1 Studio City, CA 91604-1838 Phone: (818) 990-2354 Fax: (818) 990-2379 E-mail: cdf@celiac.org Web Address: http://www.celiac.org/ CDF provides support, information, and assistance to people affected by celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis.
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| Author: | Amy Fackler, MA Debby Golonka, MPH Carrie Henley | Last Updated: August 23, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Tom Bailey, MD - Family Medicine Jerry S. Trier, MD - Gastroenterology | |
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