Please pick one of these topics to write about:

The Introduction: Gluten is a protein found in wheat and many grains. “Gluten Sensitivity” represents a spectrum of health conditions in which gluten has an adverse impact on the body. “Gluten-free” foods have become a major food trend; not surprisingly the projected growth of the gluten-free product market will be $6.6 billion by 2017. [1] One concern is that at the heart of this trend is that consumers are confused as to what gluten is and when it should be avoided; not helped by unclear or deceptive food labeling.

The Objective:

Understanding what “gluten sensitivity” means
Learning to read food labels carefully

The Links:

Gluten Sensitivity May Be a Misnomer
The Gluten Debate Continues
Unsafe Gluten Free Food List

The Questions

1. The Implication: Imagine that your child was diagnosed with celiac disease. Design her a meal plan for one day.

Is this different than what you would generally eat or from what you would generally feed your child, assuming you have one?
What foods are you surprised to see on this list as ones to avoid?
Other children in her class at school have reported problems described as “wheat allergy” and “gluten sensitivity.” Are these the same condition as celiac? Explain any confusion that might exist in context of our current specific understanding.
2. The Implication. Here is a link to a list of 14 of the top diet trends in 2014. Select one.

Please explain your selection of the class. Why did you select it? Is there a reason for concern?
List some pros and cons of your diet.
(Note: each student must chose a unique diet).

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/gluten-sensitivity-may-be-a-misnomer-for-distinct-illnesses-to-various-wheat-proteins/

http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/news/20131212/celiac-disease-gluten-sensitive

http://www.celiac.com/articles/182/1/Unsafe-Gluten-Free-Food-List-Unsafe-Ingredients/Page1.html