Author Question: Describe the use of oats in a gluten-free diet for celiac disease. ... (Read 101 times)

armygirl · **on:** Aug 21, 2018

Describe the use of oats in a gluten-free diet for celiac disease.

Question 2

What is a safe rate of weight loss on a long-term basis for most overweight people?
A) 0.5 to 2 pounds per week
B) 3 to 5 pounds per week
C) 5 percent body weight per month
D) 10 percent body weight per month

mk6555 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Although most people with celiac disease can safely consume moderate amounts of oats, most oats grown in the United States are contaminated with wheat, barley, or rye. Oats are usually grown in rotation with other grains and may become contaminated during harvesting or processing. Some oat manufacturers now produce oats in dedicated facilities and test the products to ensure that they are gluten-free. Individuals who wish to include oats in their diet should purchase only uncontaminated oats and limit intakes to the amounts found to be safe (about 12 cup of dry rolled oats or 14 cup dry steel-cut oats per day).

Answer to Question 2

A