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What is Celiac Disease?
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder triggered by the ingestion of gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. An estimated 1 in 141 Americans has celiac disease, yet 83% of those who have it are either undiagnosed or misdiagnosed.
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What is Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity?
Non-celiac gluten sensitivity (also known as NCGS or gluten sensitivity) is a non-specific immune response to gluten that presents with symptoms similar to celiac disease. Non-celiac gluten sensitivity does not result in damage to the intestine, according to preliminary research. It is estimated that about 6% of the population has this condition. Researchers don’t fully understand the long-term effects of non-celiac gluten sensitivity, but a strict, lifelong gluten-free diet is the current recommended treatment.
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Celiac Awareness Month Toolkit
Ready to help raise celiac disease awareness? We’ve gathered a bunch of information and resources and packaged them all in one free, downloadable tool kit. Print off the kit and get started today!
Fuel Your Family: Talk about Celiac Disease Risks
Celiac disease is genetic, so it’s more common in those who have a family history of the disease. All first and second-degree relatives should be tested for celiac disease when a family member is diagnosed.
This year, let’s focus on helping our family members get diagnosed so they can restore their health and reclaim their lives. Here are resources to get you started:
Family Talk Videos
Looking for the right words to bring up celiac disease testing with your family? Let someone else do the talking! This month, we're launching two videos featuring personal stories about celiac disease in the family. Watch and share today!
Blogger Campaign: Personal Stories that Fuel the Family
This Celiac Awareness Month, we’ve invited some of your favorite gluten-free bloggers to tell their .jpg)
stories of celiac disease in the family, focusing on everything from how many family members are diagnosed to their family’s attitude toward testing. No matter what the reaction in your family has been to a celiac disease diagnosis, you’ll see that you’re not alone.
Keep an eye on the Fuel the Family Blogger Campaign page to see which top celiac disease and gluten-free bloggers will be sharing their story throughout Celiac Awareness Month.
Events
Free Webinar: May 8 at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT
You asked and we’re answering! Join NFCA as Kathleen Reale of Be Free for Me tackles one of the most frequently asked questions we receive: How can I shop gluten-free without breaking the bank?
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Other Celiac Awareness Events:
Download the Celiac Awareness Month Toolkit for more local and digital events!
Sponsored Activities
Gluten-Free Product of the Day
Celiac disease testing isn’t the only way to fuel your family this Celiac Awareness Month. We’re featuring a different gluten-free product every day this month. Check the Gluten-Free Product of the Day page daily for product ideas to change up your gluten-free food routine.
So Delicious Facebook “Like” Campaign
Like the So Delicious Facebook page and they’ll donate $1 to NFCA! (up to $5,000)
EatSmart “Share a Gluten-Free Tip” Contest and Fundraiser
Send a tip to EatSmart and you could win gluten-free snacks! Plus, they’ll donate $1 to NFCA for every tip they receive. Submit your tip here.