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3. The Human Body & Digestion
Disorders of the Digestive System
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A gluten-free diet is the primary treatment for which digestive system disorder?
A
Celiac disease
B
Crohn disease
C
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
D
Lactose intolerance
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Understand the role of a gluten-free diet: It involves eliminating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, from the diet.
Identify the digestive system disorder that is directly caused by an immune reaction to gluten ingestion.
Recall that Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder where gluten intake damages the small intestine lining, making a gluten-free diet essential.
Recognize that Crohn disease, GERD, and lactose intolerance have different causes and treatments that do not primarily involve gluten elimination.
Conclude that the primary treatment for Celiac disease is a strict gluten-free diet to prevent symptoms and intestinal damage.
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