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Describe the difference between celiac disease and gluten intolerance.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Describe how nutritional intake may affect brain development.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Celiac disease and gluten intolerance are not food allergies. Celiac disease in an autoimmune disease that damages the small intestine. Gluten intolerance is a sensitivityto gluten that results in digestive upsets.

Answer to Question 2

With adequate nutrition, the brain can grow and form connections between neurons and axons. When a child does not get adequate amounts of key nutrients it may cause a deterioration in brain growth and functioning. Brain chemistry and the functioning of the nerves of the brain can be altered if there is a change in nutrient or energy intake.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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