Level Up RN: Nutrition - Celiac Disease

Presenter:

• Cathy from Level Up RN

Topics Covered:

• Celiac Disease
• Quiz on Key Points

Celiac Disease

Definition

• Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder.
• Triggered by ingestion of gluten (protein found in wheat, rye, barley).
• Leads to damage of the villi in the small intestine.
• Villi: Finger-like projections in the small intestine, responsible for nutrient absorption.
• Damage to villi results in malabsorption and permanent intestinal damage.

Signs and Symptoms

• Bloating
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea or constipation
• Gas
• Steatorrhea (fatty, loose, malodorous stool)
• Weight loss

Treatment

• Strict gluten-free diet:
  • Avoid barley, rye, wheat, and potentially oats.
  • Pure oats do not contain gluten but are often processed in facilities with gluten-containing grains, posing a risk for cross-contamination.
• Alternative grains: Corn, rice, millet.
• Cool Chicken Hint: Remember BROWN (Barley, Rye, Oats, Wheat, Nope).

Quiz Questions

1. Question: With celiac disease, ingestion of gluten causes damage to the?

   • Answer: Small intestine, specifically the villi.

2. Question: Which grains contain gluten?

   • Answer: Barley, rye, wheat.

3. Question: Why do some providers recommend that patients with celiac disease avoid oats?

   • Answer: Because they are commonly processed in facilities that process gluten-containing grains.

Conclusion

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