Archive for the ‘Children’ Category
November 9th, 2010 by Deborah A. Klein, MS, RD
The CDC’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network released data in 2007 that found about 1 in 150 (8-year-old) children in multiple areas of the United States had an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The number of diagnosed cases of autism is on the rise; the reason(s) for this is unclear. Autism knows no racial, ethnic or social boundaries. Family income, lifestyle, and educational levels do not appear to affect the
Tags: Autism, Autism diet, Diet, Gluten free, Gluten free diets
Category: Autism, Autism, Children, Diet, Foods, Gluten free, Gluten Free Casein Free Diet, Uncategorized
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August 30th, 2010 by Marissa Carter

Name: Cassie*
Age: 16
Q: How long have you been gluten free?
A: Almost one year, and my stomach-aches are very rare now!
Q: Why are you on a gluten free diet?
A: I was diagnosed with celiac last October using the blood test – I didn’t (more…)
Tags: Children, Interviews, Kids, Lifestyle, Teenagers, Teens
Category: Children, Eating Out, Interviews, Lifestyle
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July 9th, 2010 by Jennifer Harris

HAPPYBABY PUFFS
HAPPYBABY has added two gluten-free varieties to its organic HAPPYBABYPUFFS line.
These Puffs are the first melt-in-your-mouth organic finger food for toddlers that helps them to learn self-feeding and they are the only gluten-free puffs on the market. The puffs are rich in vitamin D and are the only baby snacks with added vitamin B and calcium. They contain half the sugar of similar products and are free
Tags: Baby, Foods, Gluten free food, Snacks, Toddler
Category: Baby, Children, Foods, Snacks
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October 26th, 2009 by Marissa Carter

With the onset of flu season, we are all looking for ways to boost the immune systems of our gluten free kids and keep them from getting sick. This is especially important for kids who may already have a compromised immune system due to Celiac Disease.
Unfortunately, finding just the right vitamins and immunity boosters can be difficult when you need to have something that is gluten free. Gluten is a popular additive in a lot of medications and could be hidden under several names. Add to that the problems of multiple
Category: Children, Vitamins
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October 19th, 2009 by Jessica Meyer

Alas, the school cafeteria: A place where gluten and other allergens are free roaming. Don’t fret, there are plenty of wonderful GF conveniently packaged foods your child will enjoy (And many non-GF kids might get jealous of how delicious they look!)
Here are my favorite gluten-free products for school lunch: (more…)
Category: Children, School
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May 5th, 2009 by John L

The question was raised regarding gluten-free crayons and what type are gluten-free. We contacted Crayola to determine the gluten-free status of their crayons and other products. See below. Please note that Crayola licenses their name to other manufacturers, bath products, cooking products, etc. Crayola only knows the gluten-free status of products they make. If the product is not made by them, the manufacturer should be contacted directly.
Question:
Hi Glutenfreeworks.
I am looking for a gluten-free crayons. I wonder whether you have one or if not
Category: Children, Product Reviews
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April 29th, 2009 by John Libonati

This post answers the common question – When is the best time to introduce gluten to a child’s diet when celiac disease runs in the family?
Question:
Hi John,
I was wondering if you have any information about when to introduce a baby to gluten if there is a gluten intolerance in the family. I work with babies with special needs and I am seeing a growing need for some accurate information on this. I am sure you are not surprised.
I know that some research seems to be indicating
Tags: Children, Diet
Category: Children, Diet
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