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Great news about two very important research studies on the gluten-free
diet. I am on the Professional Advisory Board of the Canadian Celiac
Association and we will be partnering with Health Canada on the following
studies:

1. Dietary survey of 'hidden' gluten as part of a gluten-free diet

Health Canada is planning a research study which will generate data on the
level of gluten contamination and the sources of undeclared gluten in a
typical gluten-free diet. This study will be conducted in collaboration with
partners such as the Canadian Celiac Association (CCA) and the Fondation
québécoise de la maladie coeliaque (FQMC). Data gathered from this study
will be used for a number of purposes:

*       To assess the potential impact of setting a threshold level for
gluten in gluten-free foods; 

*       To investigate whether there is a need to update the current
gluten-free regulations; and 

*       To determine how effective different actions by Health Canada are
likely to be in reducing exposure to gluten among Canadians with celiac
disease who are following a gluten-free diet. 

2. Living with a gluten-free diet

"Living with a gluten-free diet" is a collaborative study conducted by the
Canadian Celiac Association, Health Canada and la Fondation québécoise de la
maladie coeliaque. This survey targets adults with celiac disease or
dermatitis herpetiformis following a gluten-free diet. It aims to determine:

*       The management strategies that these individuals use while following
a gluten-free diet; and 

*       The psychological impact that having to follow a life long
gluten-free diet has on their daily life, including compliance and quality
of life. 

This pan-Canadian survey was developed by the Canadian Celiac Association
and Health Canada, with the contribution of la Fondation québécoise de la
maladie coeliaque and is scheduled to take place in October 2008, during
Canada's Celiac Awareness Month.

The information generated by this survey will be used to develop strategies
and educational programs for more successful management of the lifelong
dietary and life changes required for compliance with the gluten-free diet.
It will help create a better awareness and understanding of the gluten-free
diet, which is a challenge to many health care providers, policy makers and
the food industry; thus, helping to improve both the health and quality of
life of those with celiac disease. In addition, it will provide Health
Canada with background data to support the review of the Canadian
regulations on gluten-free labelling.

 

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/securit/allerg/res-prog/allergen_research_relat
-eng.php

 

Shelley Case, B. Sc., RD
Case Nutrition Consulting, www.glutenfreediet.ca 
Author: Gluten Free Diet: A Comprehensive Resource Guide
Medical Advisory Board: Celiac Disease Foundation, Gluten Intolerance Group,
Canadian Celiac Association 
Advisory Board: Living Without Magazine
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Phone: (306) 536-7716     Fax: (306) 751-1000

 

 


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