When you have celiac disease, you must eliminate gluten from your diet. It may seem hard at first, but foods containing wheat, rye or barley can be replaced with safe, gluten-free alternatives. However, since many processed foods contain gluten in a variety of forms, some detective work is needed to avoid problem foods and find the ones you like. These resources are provided to make the transition to a gluten-free life easier for you and your family.

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• 4th of July Fun
  Sponsored by Blue Diamond, this quick guide offers tips on throwing a gluten-free 4th of July bash. Get help on everything from invitations to avoiding cross-contamination.
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• 6 Ways to Refresh Your Gluten-Free Guests
  Sponsored by Cascade Ice, this guide has fun ways to relax and stay cool all summer long - gluten-free style!
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• Beyond Gluten-Free: 4 Common Food Labels
  Sponsored by Mary's Gone Crackers, this guide explains what it means when we see certain terms on the food labels of our gluten-free food: organic, vegan, non-GMO and whole grain. 
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• Celiac Aware Cities
  NFCA profiles the top 5 regions that request Do I Have Celiac brochures. Read what's up in healthcare, food, media and events for the celiac and gluten-free communities in each city.
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• Common Gluten-Free Alternatives (New format!)
  From "Veggies & Beyond" Webinar
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• Dining Out Tips from NFCA
  Get a list of essential questions to ask your server about gluten-free protocols.
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• Entertaining Gluten-Free Guests
  Help family and friends feel more confident when they cook for you or your gluten-free loved ones.
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• Gluten-Free Candy List 2012
  Check this list before you shop for treats at Halloween or year-round.
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• Gluten-Free Gift Guide 2010
  Not sure what to buy your gluten-free loved ones? We have some suggestions, plus a printable shopping list.
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• Gluten-Free Quick Snacks
  From "Veggies & Beyond" Webinar
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• Gluten-Free Status of Energy Bars
  From "The Gluten-Free Effect on Athletes" Webinar
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• Summer Health & Fitness Guide
  Learn how to stay cool and fueled this summer with this quick gluten-free guide, sponsored by Blue Diamond.
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Schools and Parenting

• Activity for Awareness: Gluten-Free Nutrition Word Scramble
  Print out this activity and complete it with your kids to teach them about good gluten-free nutrition.
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• 504 Roadmap
  Complete this guide to ensure a fun and safe environment for your child at school.
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• Letter to Educator
  Inform your child's teachers about celiac disease and where to find more information.
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• Physician's Letter
  Ask your child's pediatrician to complete this letter for school records.
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• Celiacs and College: Tips for Parents and Prospective Students
  This brief article explains important questions to ask dining services and administration about gluten-free options while touring a college campus. (See next entry for extensive guide.)
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• Navigating the Gluten-Free Diet at College
  This robust guide will help the college-bound celiac handle everything from dining hall options to roommate concerns.
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Celiac Disease Q&As

These questions are from past NFCA Webinars. View the presentations in our Webinar Archives.

• Veggies & Beyond Q&A (Oct. 2010)
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• The Gluten-Free Athlete Q&A (Sept. 2010)
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• Yes, You Can Eat! When Gluten Isn't the Only Ingredient You Avoid Q&A (June 2012)
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