Check out our online menu and Gluten Free Station, located at Howe Hall!

Look for our daily Gluten Free indicators at all dining halls.

Do you have concerns? Please contact our on-campus Dietitian at dietitian@dal.ca.

Learn more about a gluten free diet.

 

What is Celiac Disease (CD)?

A medical condition in which the absorptive surface of the small intestine is damaged by a substance called gluten.

 

What is Gluten?

A protein found in wheat, rye, triticale, barley.

 

What Happens?

Consumption of gluten prevents the absorption of nutrients, such as protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, which are necessary for good health. Many individuals with CD may be mildly symptomatic or asymptomatic at diagnosis. Or, they may present with various nutrition or malabsorption related problems such as unintentional weight loss, bloating and gas, ongoing fatigue, lactose intolerance, diarrhea or constipation, iron deficiency anemia, folate deficiency, low serum levels of vitamin B12. (www.celiacguide.org)

 

For more detailed information of nutrient complications please visit; http://www.celiacguide.org/articles/Nutrition_Complications_CCA.pdf

 

What is the treatment for Celiac Disease? 

Currently, there is no cure for CD. The treatment for CD is a strict, lifelong gluten free (GF) diet. This diet eliminates all foods containig wheat, rye, barley and commercial oats. To find out more about this diet vist www.celiac.ca or www.celiacguide.org.

 

For more information contact: Angela Banks-Emmerson, Professional Dietitian.