Author: Diane

Gluten Free FDA Labeling

On August 2, 2013, FDA issued a final rule defining “gluten-free” for food labeling, which will help consumers, especially those living with celiac disease, be confident that items labeled “gluten-free” meet a defined standard for gluten content.

From the Food and Drug Administration: GF Labeling Information and “Gluten-Free” Food Facts

From the Beyond Celiac: The FDA’s Ruling On Gluten-Free Food Labeling

Video: Gluten-Free “Craze”

WKYC Channel 3 Video on Gluten “Craze” November, 2011

**Support Group Note**
The GF diet is advocated for celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. The GF Diet is not a weight loss diet. Many GF products have added calories and lack fiber & B Vitamins.
This video has been chosen so members are aware of how the diet is perceived by the public.

Radio: The Gluten-Free Craze

The Diane Rehm Show, February 16,2012 “The Gluten Free Craze,” National Public Radio Discussion

Radio Show Guests:
Dr. Alessio Fasano professor of pediatrics, medicine and physiology and director of the University of Maryland Center for Celiac Research (CFCR) at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Dr. Aline Charabaty director of the Center for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases at Georgetown University Hospital

Melissa Abbot director, Culinary Insights, The Hartman Group

Katherine Tallmadge dietician, nutritionist and past spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

To listen to broadcast click here

Transcript of show is also.available.