Increased awareness of celiac disease and gluten sensitivity among school nurses is important to help mitigate the adverse health and quality of life outcomes which can result from delayed diagnosis in school-age children.
Here are some essential resources to support you, your students, and their families.
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Here are links to basic resources on gluten-related disorders.
Celiac Disease, Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity or Wheat Allergy: What is the Difference?
Celiac Disease Testing in Children
Getting Started on a Gluten-Free Diet
3 Tips for Gluten-Free Label Reading
Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity in School-Age Kids: Symptoms, Prevalence, and Support Resources (NASN Presentation)
Celiac Disease Testing in Children
Transitioning Your Child to a Gluten-Free Diet
Easy to Find & Easy to Fix Meals and Snacks
Getting Started on a Gluten-Free Diet
Check out our program designed specifically for gluten-free kids: Generation GF
Generation GF is a program of GIG that is all about kids, teens, and young adults. From educational resources, to a magazine subscription and a free membership, to local support groups with fun events for kids to meet others just like them, Generation GF has your kids covered from A-Z! Click here to learn more.
Over 200 symptoms have been associated with Celiac Disease (CD) and Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity (NCGS). They can occur in all body systems and may include:
Headaches
Irritability
Abdominal pain
Nausea
Canker Sores
Delayed growth/puberty
Click to download a printable poster of potential symptoms of CD and NCGS in school-age kids and teens:
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