This document discusses several common myths about the gluten-free diet, including that it is for weight loss, that gluten is bad for everyone, and that there is more gluten in modern wheat. It aims to dispel these myths by summarizing the perspectives of celiac disease experts. The author expresses concern that these myths trivialize the medically necessary gluten-free diet for those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity and can endanger their health.
The document discusses the gluten-free diet trend and misunderstandings around gluten. While a gluten-free diet is important for those with celiac disease or gluten intolerance, it is often unnecessary for most people. Fad diets promising quick weight loss through elimination of gluten are misleading as gluten-free products often contain more fat and sugar. A gluten-free diet can also lack important nutrients if not properly managed with a dietician's guidance. Moderation is best for health and weight management rather than elimination of food groups without reason.
Here are the key points I would cover in our appointment:
- Explain that self-diagnosing and going gluten-free without proper testing could lead to missed celiac disease diagnosis. Recommend serologic testing first.
- Discuss the difference between celiac disease, NCGS, IBS and discuss his specific symptoms to determine if gluten sensitivity is likely.
- Explain risks of gluten-free without medical need like nutritional deficiencies. Develop a plan with adequate substitutes if he does try gluten-free.
- Manage expectations that gluten-free may not solve all stomach issues as other food triggers are possible. Consider an elimination diet under medical supervision.
The goal would be to determine if
The Growing Diabetes Epidemic - Controlling Diabetes With The Best FoodsMontanaDevis
Diabetes is a condition in which blood glucose (sugar) levels are abnormally high. It is caused by the glucose's inability to enter your cells. As a result, your cells are in need of nourishment (glucose).
It would be like a famished person being surrounded by tables of delicious food but unable to eat because their mouth has been stitched shut. Diabetes was once considered a rare disease in both developed and developing countries. Today's narrative is a little different.
It is estimated that about 150 million people are impacted by the condition worldwide. This number is steadily rising; by 2025, more than 250 million individuals will have diabetes if current trends continue.
https://natwilson72.medium.com/can-you-reverse-diabetes-learn-how-to-reverse-diabetes-with-diet-fca85f054981
This document discusses celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. It begins by describing celiac disease as an autoimmune reaction to gluten that damages the small intestine. In addition to gastrointestinal symptoms, celiac can cause many other symptoms affecting overall health. Leaving celiac undiagnosed increases the risk of cancer, infertility and other diseases. The document also discusses lactose intolerance, milk allergies, and soy sensitivity that often accompany celiac disease. Approximately 1 in 100 people have celiac, though most cases remain undiagnosed.
This document provides information from a diabetes magazine. It includes articles on living a long and healthy life with diabetes, a free offer for diabetes monitoring from CVS MinuteClinic, and staying positive and motivated while managing diabetes. It also advertises the ACCU-CHEK blood glucose monitoring system and provides a 7-day meal plan and blood sugar log.
Long term spinal cord injury (SCI) and diabetes? Some research suggests the two go hand in hand with as
many as 20 percent of spinal cord injured people having adult-onset diabetes. If you have an SCI, what should
you know about diabetes?
OBESITY THE BIGGEST PROBLEM IN THE WORLD(MAKE YOUR STOMACH LEANER NOW)Aqileditz
Obesity is a medical condition involving excessive body fat that increases health risks. It can result from genetic, physiological, behavioral, and environmental factors. Even modest weight loss through diet, exercise and lifestyle changes can improve obesity-related health problems like heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. Risk factors for obesity include family history, unhealthy diet, inactivity, medications, stress, lack of sleep, and certain medical conditions. Complications of obesity range from heart and metabolic diseases to cancers and reduced quality of life.
The diabetes cure (the 5 step plan to eliminate hunger, lose weight, and rev...Aqileditz
This document discusses the real cause of diabetes as chronic inflammation in the body. It explains that diabetes results from fat and waste buildup in and around cells that damages mitochondria and hinders insulin production. Several lifestyle factors can increase inflammation like poor diet, lack of exercise, and sedentary behavior. While genetics play a role, epigenetics or how lifestyle influences gene expression, may be more important. The document distinguishes between acute and chronic inflammation, noting that chronic, hidden inflammation in organs is what leads to diabetes and other diseases over time if left unaddressed.
The document discusses the gluten-free diet trend and misunderstandings around gluten. While a gluten-free diet is important for those with celiac disease or gluten intolerance, it is often unnecessary for most people. Fad diets promising quick weight loss through elimination of gluten are misleading as gluten-free products often contain more fat and sugar. A gluten-free diet can also lack important nutrients if not properly managed with a dietician's guidance. Moderation is best for health and weight management rather than elimination of food groups without reason.
Here are the key points I would cover in our appointment:
- Explain that self-diagnosing and going gluten-free without proper testing could lead to missed celiac disease diagnosis. Recommend serologic testing first.
- Discuss the difference between celiac disease, NCGS, IBS and discuss his specific symptoms to determine if gluten sensitivity is likely.
- Explain risks of gluten-free without medical need like nutritional deficiencies. Develop a plan with adequate substitutes if he does try gluten-free.
- Manage expectations that gluten-free may not solve all stomach issues as other food triggers are possible. Consider an elimination diet under medical supervision.
The goal would be to determine if
The Growing Diabetes Epidemic - Controlling Diabetes With The Best FoodsMontanaDevis
Diabetes is a condition in which blood glucose (sugar) levels are abnormally high. It is caused by the glucose's inability to enter your cells. As a result, your cells are in need of nourishment (glucose).
It would be like a famished person being surrounded by tables of delicious food but unable to eat because their mouth has been stitched shut. Diabetes was once considered a rare disease in both developed and developing countries. Today's narrative is a little different.
It is estimated that about 150 million people are impacted by the condition worldwide. This number is steadily rising; by 2025, more than 250 million individuals will have diabetes if current trends continue.
https://natwilson72.medium.com/can-you-reverse-diabetes-learn-how-to-reverse-diabetes-with-diet-fca85f054981
This document discusses celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. It begins by describing celiac disease as an autoimmune reaction to gluten that damages the small intestine. In addition to gastrointestinal symptoms, celiac can cause many other symptoms affecting overall health. Leaving celiac undiagnosed increases the risk of cancer, infertility and other diseases. The document also discusses lactose intolerance, milk allergies, and soy sensitivity that often accompany celiac disease. Approximately 1 in 100 people have celiac, though most cases remain undiagnosed.
This document provides information from a diabetes magazine. It includes articles on living a long and healthy life with diabetes, a free offer for diabetes monitoring from CVS MinuteClinic, and staying positive and motivated while managing diabetes. It also advertises the ACCU-CHEK blood glucose monitoring system and provides a 7-day meal plan and blood sugar log.
Long term spinal cord injury (SCI) and diabetes? Some research suggests the two go hand in hand with as
many as 20 percent of spinal cord injured people having adult-onset diabetes. If you have an SCI, what should
you know about diabetes?
OBESITY THE BIGGEST PROBLEM IN THE WORLD(MAKE YOUR STOMACH LEANER NOW)Aqileditz
Obesity is a medical condition involving excessive body fat that increases health risks. It can result from genetic, physiological, behavioral, and environmental factors. Even modest weight loss through diet, exercise and lifestyle changes can improve obesity-related health problems like heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. Risk factors for obesity include family history, unhealthy diet, inactivity, medications, stress, lack of sleep, and certain medical conditions. Complications of obesity range from heart and metabolic diseases to cancers and reduced quality of life.
The diabetes cure (the 5 step plan to eliminate hunger, lose weight, and rev...Aqileditz
This document discusses the real cause of diabetes as chronic inflammation in the body. It explains that diabetes results from fat and waste buildup in and around cells that damages mitochondria and hinders insulin production. Several lifestyle factors can increase inflammation like poor diet, lack of exercise, and sedentary behavior. While genetics play a role, epigenetics or how lifestyle influences gene expression, may be more important. The document distinguishes between acute and chronic inflammation, noting that chronic, hidden inflammation in organs is what leads to diabetes and other diseases over time if left unaddressed.
Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects millions of people in India. There are several types of diabetes, but type 2 accounts for 90-95% of cases, which results from insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiency. Symptoms include frequent urination, increased thirst, and weight changes. Risk factors include family history, age over 45, and obesity. Both genetic and environmental factors like chemicals can contribute to diabetes development. Proper management includes lifestyle changes, medication, and insulin as needed.
Death to Diabetes Training Program Slides (Samples for Slideshare)Death to Diabetes
This document discusses DeWayne McCulley's journey with diabetes and efforts to educate others. It provides an overview of his experiences including going into diabetic coma, recovering without medication, educating others through presentations and a book, and continuing work to spread hope. The document also briefly defines diabetes, outlines the three main types, and notes some risk factors and the pathophysiology of the disease.
This document provides information about diabetes and balancing blood sugar levels. It discusses the risks of diabetes such as heart disease, kidney failure, blindness, stroke, foot ulcers, amputation, obesity, nerve problems, kidney disease, peripheral vascular disease, and vision problems. It notes that the rate of diabetes is increasing globally and discusses some statistics on diabetes prevalence. It emphasizes the importance of balancing blood sugar levels to reduce health risks and mentions some of the benefits of doing so such as more energy, supporting healthy weight, reducing cravings, avoiding "hanger", supporting healthy hormones, and avoiding "crashes" after eating.
This document discusses interventions to address the growing obesity problem in the United States. It notes that over 35% of US adults and nearly 17% of children are obese, and these rates are predicted to rise significantly by 2030. Trust for America's Health believes targeted interventions can help change unhealthy behaviors and lower obesity rates. For example, New York City saw a 5.5% drop in student obesity through initiatives like healthier school lunches.
The document then tasks the reader as an obesity prevention consultant to propose a specific intervention. It provides background on factors contributing to obesity like sedentary lifestyles and fast food consumption. The proposed intervention would target males aged 20-40 and focus on increasing physical activity and improving diet.
CD is an autoimmune disease where ingesting gluten damages finger-like projections (villi) in the small intestine, preventing nutrient absorption. It affects people genetically susceptible and is diagnosed through blood tests detecting antibodies and intestinal biopsies. Managing CD requires a strict lifelong gluten-free diet to avoid symptoms like diarrhea, weight loss, and malnutrition. While there is no cure, following the diet can control the disease.
Global Medical Cures™ | Food Allergy Resources (USDA)
DISCLAIMER-
Global Medical Cures™ does not offer any medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or recommendations. Only your healthcare provider/physician can offer you information and recommendations for you to decide about your healthcare choices.
This document discusses body image and eating disorders. It defines key terms like body image, body fat ratio, overweight, and obesity. It discusses societal pressures and media influences that can negatively impact body image. It also outlines statistics on dieting, dissatisfaction with appearance, and prevalence of eating disorders. The document then covers specific eating disorders like anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder - describing signs, symptoms, and health consequences of each. Lastly, it provides information on healthy and unhealthy eating habits as well as strategies for healthy weight loss and weight gain.
This document summarizes a talk given by Dr. Muhamad on healthy eating. Some key points from the talk include: genetics are often blamed for health issues but individuals have power over their health through choices like diet and exercise. Malaysia has high obesity rates due to modern lifestyles with busy schedules, fast food, lack of exercise, and sedentary activities. The talk emphasizes the importance of calorie counting, dividing plates into different food groups, and regular exercise for both physical and mental health. Dr. Muhamad also warns of antibiotic overuse, vaccine misinformation, and stresses the need for annual medical checkups starting at a young age.
Celiac disease is caused by an immune reaction to eating gluten, which is found in wheat, rye, and barley. When people with celiac disease consume gluten, their immune system attacks the small intestine. This can cause digestive system issues and other health problems. While symptoms vary between people, the only effective treatment is a lifelong gluten-free diet. Celiac disease runs in families and occurs in about 1 in 133 people in the United States.
The document discusses gluten sensitivity, presenting case studies of patients who experienced symptoms like dizziness and abdominal pain but tested negative for celiac disease. It summarizes debates around whether gluten sensitivity is a real condition or whether patients' symptoms are psychosomatic. The document also outlines emerging definitions and diagnostic criteria for gluten sensitivity, differences from celiac disease, and recommendations for further research.
Global Medical Cures™ | Gastroesphageal Reflux in Infants
DISCLAIMER-
Global Medical Cures™ does not offer any medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or recommendations. Only your healthcare provider/physician can offer you information and recommendations for you to decide about your healthcare choices.
La vida en el hogar-Saboreando momentos; Estudio IKEAIKEA España
Esta es la segunda parte de nuestra serie de estudios IKEA sobre la vida en el hogar, donde se investigan los hábitos de diferentes personas del mundo. Esta vez hemos analizado de cerca el comportamiento de las personas en el espacio de la cocina. Este informe recoge los datos que ya se han expuesto en anteriores estudios y ahonda en las rutinas alimenticias, hábitos y manías de personas de ocho ciudades- desde cómo cultivamos nuestros alimentos, hasta cómo compramos, cocinamos, comemos y nos relacionamos alrededor de la comida.
Feeding difficulties in young children Khaled Saad
This document discusses feeding difficulties in young children. It begins with definitions of feeding versus eating and what is considered a feeding difficulty. Feeding difficulties can include behaviors like picky eating, food fussiness, food refusal, and more. The prevalence of feeding difficulties is estimated to be as high as 20-50% in typical children and 80-90% in children with developmental delays or chronic illness. Feeding difficulties can impact a child's nutrition, growth, development, and family relationships if they are severe and prolonged. The document explores reasons why feeding difficulties may develop, including medical conditions, disrupted parent-child interactions, sensory issues, and more.
Mini-story of our health-robbing popular food culture along with inspiration for overcoming it. From Kelly Hayford, best-selling author of If It's Not Food, Don't Eat It!
Diabetes is a complex disease that affects many Canadians. It can lead to serious complications like strokes, heart attacks, kidney failure, and amputations. Advances in technology are helping people with diabetes better manage their condition through tools like insulin pumps and glucose monitors. Researchers are working on developing an artificial pancreas to more precisely deliver insulin. Dessi Zaharieva is a MMA fighter and type 1 diabetic who manages her condition through diet, exercise and medical devices while also pursuing research to help find better treatments for diabetes.
Part of a 12 part series of courses at AllCEUs.com resulting in the receipt of a certificate in eating disorders counseling. Addresses bulimia, binge eating, anorexia, obesity. Uses The Body Betrayed by Zerbe and Brief Therapy with Eating Disorders by McDonald in addition to Dr. Snipes clinical experiences.
The document describes the CD-DIET research study which aims to screen people with type 1 diabetes for celiac disease. Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition triggered by gluten that can cause intestinal damage and nutrient deficiencies. The study offers blood tests to diagnose celiac disease in people with diabetes aged 8-45 who have not been recently tested. For those diagnosed, the study will assess the impact of a gluten-free diet over one year. The goals are to improve understanding of managing both conditions and ensure accurate diagnosis of celiac disease in the diabetes population.
Captain B. Donald Andrasik organized the first ever gluten-free pizza party for gluten-free soldiers while deployed in Afghanistan, going to great lengths to obtain gluten-free pizza crusts from halfway around the world. Andrasik wrote a book about managing a gluten-free diet during his deployment to raise awareness of celiac disease and the need for the military to recognize gluten-free diets and provide more food options for soldiers. Currently the military does not officially support gluten-free diets and soldiers often keep their conditions secret for fear of being sent home, but Andrasik advocates for simple steps like labeling and dedicated gluten-free meals to better support gluten-free service members.
The document discusses the development and launch of Omission Beer, the first gluten-free beer made from barley in the US. It was created by Widmer Brothers Brewing Company using a proprietary process to remove gluten from barley. While tests show the beer contains less than 6 parts per million of gluten, some experts have reservations about whether tiny gluten fragments could remain undetected. For the beer to be labeled gluten-free and distributed more widely, regulators would need a validated test to distinguish safe from unsafe levels of gluten in fermented beverages.
Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects millions of people in India. There are several types of diabetes, but type 2 accounts for 90-95% of cases, which results from insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiency. Symptoms include frequent urination, increased thirst, and weight changes. Risk factors include family history, age over 45, and obesity. Both genetic and environmental factors like chemicals can contribute to diabetes development. Proper management includes lifestyle changes, medication, and insulin as needed.
Death to Diabetes Training Program Slides (Samples for Slideshare)Death to Diabetes
This document discusses DeWayne McCulley's journey with diabetes and efforts to educate others. It provides an overview of his experiences including going into diabetic coma, recovering without medication, educating others through presentations and a book, and continuing work to spread hope. The document also briefly defines diabetes, outlines the three main types, and notes some risk factors and the pathophysiology of the disease.
This document provides information about diabetes and balancing blood sugar levels. It discusses the risks of diabetes such as heart disease, kidney failure, blindness, stroke, foot ulcers, amputation, obesity, nerve problems, kidney disease, peripheral vascular disease, and vision problems. It notes that the rate of diabetes is increasing globally and discusses some statistics on diabetes prevalence. It emphasizes the importance of balancing blood sugar levels to reduce health risks and mentions some of the benefits of doing so such as more energy, supporting healthy weight, reducing cravings, avoiding "hanger", supporting healthy hormones, and avoiding "crashes" after eating.
This document discusses interventions to address the growing obesity problem in the United States. It notes that over 35% of US adults and nearly 17% of children are obese, and these rates are predicted to rise significantly by 2030. Trust for America's Health believes targeted interventions can help change unhealthy behaviors and lower obesity rates. For example, New York City saw a 5.5% drop in student obesity through initiatives like healthier school lunches.
The document then tasks the reader as an obesity prevention consultant to propose a specific intervention. It provides background on factors contributing to obesity like sedentary lifestyles and fast food consumption. The proposed intervention would target males aged 20-40 and focus on increasing physical activity and improving diet.
CD is an autoimmune disease where ingesting gluten damages finger-like projections (villi) in the small intestine, preventing nutrient absorption. It affects people genetically susceptible and is diagnosed through blood tests detecting antibodies and intestinal biopsies. Managing CD requires a strict lifelong gluten-free diet to avoid symptoms like diarrhea, weight loss, and malnutrition. While there is no cure, following the diet can control the disease.
Global Medical Cures™ | Food Allergy Resources (USDA)
DISCLAIMER-
Global Medical Cures™ does not offer any medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or recommendations. Only your healthcare provider/physician can offer you information and recommendations for you to decide about your healthcare choices.
This document discusses body image and eating disorders. It defines key terms like body image, body fat ratio, overweight, and obesity. It discusses societal pressures and media influences that can negatively impact body image. It also outlines statistics on dieting, dissatisfaction with appearance, and prevalence of eating disorders. The document then covers specific eating disorders like anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder - describing signs, symptoms, and health consequences of each. Lastly, it provides information on healthy and unhealthy eating habits as well as strategies for healthy weight loss and weight gain.
This document summarizes a talk given by Dr. Muhamad on healthy eating. Some key points from the talk include: genetics are often blamed for health issues but individuals have power over their health through choices like diet and exercise. Malaysia has high obesity rates due to modern lifestyles with busy schedules, fast food, lack of exercise, and sedentary activities. The talk emphasizes the importance of calorie counting, dividing plates into different food groups, and regular exercise for both physical and mental health. Dr. Muhamad also warns of antibiotic overuse, vaccine misinformation, and stresses the need for annual medical checkups starting at a young age.
Celiac disease is caused by an immune reaction to eating gluten, which is found in wheat, rye, and barley. When people with celiac disease consume gluten, their immune system attacks the small intestine. This can cause digestive system issues and other health problems. While symptoms vary between people, the only effective treatment is a lifelong gluten-free diet. Celiac disease runs in families and occurs in about 1 in 133 people in the United States.
The document discusses gluten sensitivity, presenting case studies of patients who experienced symptoms like dizziness and abdominal pain but tested negative for celiac disease. It summarizes debates around whether gluten sensitivity is a real condition or whether patients' symptoms are psychosomatic. The document also outlines emerging definitions and diagnostic criteria for gluten sensitivity, differences from celiac disease, and recommendations for further research.
Global Medical Cures™ | Gastroesphageal Reflux in Infants
DISCLAIMER-
Global Medical Cures™ does not offer any medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or recommendations. Only your healthcare provider/physician can offer you information and recommendations for you to decide about your healthcare choices.
La vida en el hogar-Saboreando momentos; Estudio IKEAIKEA España
Esta es la segunda parte de nuestra serie de estudios IKEA sobre la vida en el hogar, donde se investigan los hábitos de diferentes personas del mundo. Esta vez hemos analizado de cerca el comportamiento de las personas en el espacio de la cocina. Este informe recoge los datos que ya se han expuesto en anteriores estudios y ahonda en las rutinas alimenticias, hábitos y manías de personas de ocho ciudades- desde cómo cultivamos nuestros alimentos, hasta cómo compramos, cocinamos, comemos y nos relacionamos alrededor de la comida.
Feeding difficulties in young children Khaled Saad
This document discusses feeding difficulties in young children. It begins with definitions of feeding versus eating and what is considered a feeding difficulty. Feeding difficulties can include behaviors like picky eating, food fussiness, food refusal, and more. The prevalence of feeding difficulties is estimated to be as high as 20-50% in typical children and 80-90% in children with developmental delays or chronic illness. Feeding difficulties can impact a child's nutrition, growth, development, and family relationships if they are severe and prolonged. The document explores reasons why feeding difficulties may develop, including medical conditions, disrupted parent-child interactions, sensory issues, and more.
Mini-story of our health-robbing popular food culture along with inspiration for overcoming it. From Kelly Hayford, best-selling author of If It's Not Food, Don't Eat It!
Diabetes is a complex disease that affects many Canadians. It can lead to serious complications like strokes, heart attacks, kidney failure, and amputations. Advances in technology are helping people with diabetes better manage their condition through tools like insulin pumps and glucose monitors. Researchers are working on developing an artificial pancreas to more precisely deliver insulin. Dessi Zaharieva is a MMA fighter and type 1 diabetic who manages her condition through diet, exercise and medical devices while also pursuing research to help find better treatments for diabetes.
Part of a 12 part series of courses at AllCEUs.com resulting in the receipt of a certificate in eating disorders counseling. Addresses bulimia, binge eating, anorexia, obesity. Uses The Body Betrayed by Zerbe and Brief Therapy with Eating Disorders by McDonald in addition to Dr. Snipes clinical experiences.
The document describes the CD-DIET research study which aims to screen people with type 1 diabetes for celiac disease. Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition triggered by gluten that can cause intestinal damage and nutrient deficiencies. The study offers blood tests to diagnose celiac disease in people with diabetes aged 8-45 who have not been recently tested. For those diagnosed, the study will assess the impact of a gluten-free diet over one year. The goals are to improve understanding of managing both conditions and ensure accurate diagnosis of celiac disease in the diabetes population.
Captain B. Donald Andrasik organized the first ever gluten-free pizza party for gluten-free soldiers while deployed in Afghanistan, going to great lengths to obtain gluten-free pizza crusts from halfway around the world. Andrasik wrote a book about managing a gluten-free diet during his deployment to raise awareness of celiac disease and the need for the military to recognize gluten-free diets and provide more food options for soldiers. Currently the military does not officially support gluten-free diets and soldiers often keep their conditions secret for fear of being sent home, but Andrasik advocates for simple steps like labeling and dedicated gluten-free meals to better support gluten-free service members.
The document discusses the development and launch of Omission Beer, the first gluten-free beer made from barley in the US. It was created by Widmer Brothers Brewing Company using a proprietary process to remove gluten from barley. While tests show the beer contains less than 6 parts per million of gluten, some experts have reservations about whether tiny gluten fragments could remain undetected. For the beer to be labeled gluten-free and distributed more widely, regulators would need a validated test to distinguish safe from unsafe levels of gluten in fermented beverages.
This document discusses Advantech's wireless sensor network (WSN) solutions and products for Internet of Things applications. It provides an overview of Advantech's WSN architecture and protocols. It also introduces several WSN nodes that include sensors for temperature, humidity, light, CO2, digital/analog inputs and relay outputs. Application examples discussed include greenhouse environmental monitoring, homeland security, smart buildings, and smart parking systems. The document emphasizes the benefits of WSNs such as low power consumption, flexible network construction, and ubiquitous sensing capabilities.
La información se define como un grupo de datos organizados que los seres humanos procesan y transforman en conocimiento. El profesional de la información cumple un papel clave como intermediario entre los proveedores de información, las tecnologías y los usuarios para asegurar que estos últimos obtengan la información que necesitan. Además, la ciencia de la información estudia el proceso de recuperación de información en documentos electrónicos a través de múltiples disciplinas y con el objetivo de lograr búsquedas efectivas mediante sistemas de información
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The editor introduces the travel feature on Paris and Provence that had already been planned prior to the terrorist attacks in Paris. The attacks shifted the focus to sending messages of comfort and support to Parisians. The writer of the Provence story had just returned home to northern France before the attacks. A friend running a small business said everything should be canceled but that would let the terrorists win, so they must carry on. The best way to help is to keep sharing stories of what makes people fall in love with France - its food, culture, and spirit of its people. A video of a father comforting his son about the attacks in Paris shows the power of flowers and candles placed in memorial to protect and remember those lost.
General Mills recalled 1.8 million boxes of gluten-free Cheerios after a truck contaminated with wheat flour was used to transport oat flour to one of its plants. This led to a box testing over the FDA's gluten-free limit and many consumers reporting gastrointestinal issues. While General Mills remains committed to gluten-free Cheerios, the recall damaged consumer trust and resulted in lawsuits. General Mills has since increased testing and protocols but some consumers remain wary of possible cross-contamination in its oats. Celiac support groups want improved validation of testing methods to ensure products are safe.
Este documento presenta una introducción a la gerencia de proyectos. Explica las tres fases del ciclo de vida de un proyecto: la fase inicial de planificación, la fase intermedia de ejecución y seguimiento, y la fase final de entrega y cierre. También describe los roles y responsabilidades de los actores involucrados como los equipos de dirección, el personal del proyecto, y los patrocinadores. Finalmente, resume el rol del profesional de gerencia de proyectos en tareas como la planificación, gestión de recursos
The document analyzes feedback from test audiences on various elements of a coffee documentary. It found that most respondents were women aged 15-35 who found the documentary informative, entertaining and professionally produced. However, some felt background audio needed improving and suggested adding more historical context. Feedback also indicated the print ad and radio trailer were effective at promoting the documentary but could be enhanced further. The conclusions were that audience feedback validated many aspects but also provided insights on small changes to make the documentary more appealing to broader audiences.
Este documento resume conceptos básicos de informática y tecnología. Define informática como el tratamiento automático de información por computadoras, y tecnología como conocimientos técnicos que permiten crear bienes. Explica que la informática y tecnología juegan un papel fundamental y aportan grandes beneficios a la humanidad. Luego describe hardware, software y ejemplos de dispositivos de almacenamiento e ilustra usos de programas como Word, PowerPoint, Excel y Publisher. Finalmente resume la utilidad de Windows Movie Maker y ejemplos de us
A estruc..comparativas ENTRE LOS MICROORGANISMOSerik contreras
Este documento compara las estructuras de diferentes microorganismos como bacterias, protozoos, hongos, virus y algas. Describe las características generales, morfología, reproducción y nutrición de cada uno. Explica que las bacterias son procariotas unicelulares que se reproducen por fisión binaria, mientras que los protozoos y hongos son eucariotas que presentan una gran diversidad de formas y sistemas reproductivos. Finalmente, señala que los virus son parásitos intracelulares obligados que se replican dentro de
The document discusses the Ontario College of Trades' efforts to address skilled trades shortages in Canada through various initiatives. It describes a pilot job bank project called HireWithConfidence.ca that aims to connect apprentices, employers, and certified tradespeople. The job bank is intended to help people search, apply, and hire for skilled trades jobs and apprenticeships. It also discusses enforcement blitzes conducted by the College to crack down on uncertified tradespeople and encourage licensing compliance in the motive power sector. Overall, the initiatives appear to be having a positive impact on improving trades compliance and certification.
Summer 15 introduction to business lecture 4_part 1sakib ahmed
This document provides an overview of entrepreneurship, franchising, and small businesses. It defines entrepreneurs as individuals who take on the risks of starting and managing a new business. Growth-oriented entrepreneurs have traits like a strong need for achievement, high energy levels, determination, and a willingness to take risks. While starting a business presents opportunities, it also carries risks such as high failure rates, financial risks, career risks, and family/social risks. Common reasons for business failure include acting too quickly without planning, running out of money, and failing to create a detailed business plan. The document also defines franchising as a system where franchisees pay fees to a franchisor in exchange for using the franchisor's brand name,
Rt pcr (retro-PCR o PCR con retrotranscriptasa)Agustín Torres
La RT-PCR es una variante de la PCR que utiliza mRNA en lugar de DNA como molde para la amplificación. El proceso implica una retrotranscripción del mRNA a cDNA seguida de la amplificación por PCR estándar. La RT-PCR se usa principalmente para el estudio de retrovirus y la detección de expresión génica.
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A partnership is a business owned by two or more people. There are generally two types of partnerships - general partnerships, where partners have unlimited liability, and limited partnerships, where limited partners are only liable up to their investment amount. A partnership agreement does not need to be in writing but it is good practice to have a written contract outlining terms like responsibilities, profit sharing, and dissolution. Partnerships allow for more capital and combined skills but also carry risks of conflict and unlimited liability for general partners.
Tempus Telcosys is an Indian company that provides telecom and IT outsourcing services. It was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Jabalpur, India with additional branch offices. The company offers a range of services including network installation, data entry, call center services, and IT services and products. Its goal is to help telecom companies enhance efficiency and reduce costs through outsourcing.
Este documento presenta una introducción a la gerencia de proyectos. Explica las tres fases del ciclo de vida de un proyecto: la fase inicial de planificación, la fase intermedia de ejecución y seguimiento, y la fase final de entrega. También describe los roles y responsabilidades de los actores involucrados como los equipos de dirección, miembros del equipo de proyecto, personal de la empresa, patrocinadores e inversionistas. Finalmente, resume el rol del profesional de gerencia de proyectos en tareas como la planificación
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2. TI IIS QUOTE from a professor
at the Albert Einstein College
of Medicinesums up the reason
myths persist in the face of
evidence.
"Let's face it," he said. "Myths
and misinformation so are so
much more seductive than the
truth."
When Gluten-Free Living ad-
dressed myths about the gluten-
free diet in the past, wemainly
focused on incorrect information
about specific ingredients and
categories of food. Over the years
most of the questions we received
from readers were about things
like maltodextrin and modified
food starch. Were these kindsof
ingredients safe on the gluten-free
diet? Was it true there wasgluten
in the glue on postage stamps?
Was flour added to spices? Did
vinegar contain gluten? Is salad
dressing safe?
We often found misinforma-
tion about some pretty basic
things regarding the gluten-free
diet being circulated on the
Internet.
Long after the facts about
postage stamps, vinegar, salad
dressing and spices were laid out,
these items were still causing con-
troversy online. (Postage stamp
glue does not contain gluten, nor
does distilled vinegar. Since most
vinegar is safe—malt vinegar
made from barley is the excep-
tion—so is most salad dressing as
long as it docs not have another
gluten-containing ingredient such
as wheat-based soy sauce. Flour
is not used to keep spices flowing,
and most are gluten free.)
But in the past year, new kinds
of myths about being gluten free
have taken root.
It seems the whole continent
is suddenly interested in whether
you can lose weight on the gluten-
free diet. Others are arguing that
gluten is bad for everyone, that
there is more gluten in modern
wheat, and that "regular" wheat
has been replaced by agenetically
modified version.
As these topics started to draw
mainstream media attention,the
gluten-free diet also started to
draw sarcasm at best and sneering
at worst.
"Gluten-free eating has become
a staple of satire. It's shorthand
for solipsism, for a certain kind of
over-privileged self-care," Heather
Abel wrote in a recent blog for
Slate, summing up negative feel-
ings about those on the gluten-
free diet.
In addition to Slate, the gluten-
free diet has been scrutinized
by everyone from CNN to The
Huffington Post, The New Yorker,
Buzzfeed, Time and Food Naviga-
tor. Sometimes the reporting was
correct, raising important ques-
tions about diet and diagnosis.
Other times it repeated dubious
information.
Here's a look at some of the
new myths about the gluten-free
diet.
WHGHTLOK
Our readers probably know better
than most that the gluten-free diet
is not a weight loss plan. It was
never conceived as one. Agluten-
free diet is designed to prevent
those who have celiac disease and
gluten sensitivity from suffering
the harmful effects that gluten
from wheat, barley and rye causes
in their bodies.
More than 20 years ago, I
became interested in the gluten-
free diet because of my daughter.
When she was a toddler she
suddenly became very sick and
lost so much weight in a few short
weeks that she looked like the
starving children from Biafra in
the news at the time. When she
was diagnosed with celiac disease
and went on the gluten-free diet,
her subsequent weight gain was
something she needed to survive.
' We welcomed it as a sign of
restored health.
Many people, though not all,
share that experience. Undiag-
nosed celiac disease can cause
weight loss and the gluten-free
diet, by restoring the body's ability
to absorb nutrients from food,
can cause weight gain. Celiac
disease patients who had always
been slim prior to diagnosis but
did not suffer dramatic weight
loss, find that they, too, gain
weight when they go gluten free.
Sometimes it'shard to slow that
weight gain down, and so it's not
always welcome.
Meanwhile we contend with
celebrities, friends, family and
even strangers who are convinced
that gluten free is the latest South
Beach or Atkins diet, the quickest,
surest way to drop pounds. Alice
Bast, founder and president of the
National Foundation for Celiac
Awareness, recently suggested
that the "diet" connection might
be what leads to misconceptions
about celiac disease and gluten
sensitivity. She wondered if these
conditions might be taken more
seriously if the treatment was
called "the gluten-free prescrip-
tion" instead of "the gluten-free
diet."
When we asked our website
visitors about the myths that
bother them the most, the one
about weight loss was at the top
of the list. About 50 percent said
it was the most troubling of three
choices.
Can you lose weight on a
gluten-free diet? Certainly. If you
eat gluten-free foods that are high
in nutrientsand low in fat and
calories in small enough quanti-
ties and you exercise enough to
burn off more calories than you
put in, then you can lose weight
on the gluten-freediet. But the
absence of gluten alone should
not be given credit for the weight
loss. If you don't haveceliac
disease or gluten sensitivity,you
can also lose weight if you follow
this kind of eatingplan with no
regard for gluten whatsoever.
Maybe some people get a boost
in motivationor reinforcement
of their commitment to stay away
from high-caloriefoods such as
bread, cookies, cakes, pizza, pasta
and more if they put themselves
on a gluten-free diet.
But if they substitute gluten-
free versions of these foods, we all
know weight loss is not in dieir
future, and vitamin and mineral
deficiencies will be if they are not
careful about what they eat.
A gluten-free diet that relies
on fresh, natural foods such as
fruits and vegetables, lean protein
and gluten-free whole grains
and limits processed foods is
healthy and should be the goal of
everyone who is gluten free. But
if you do not have celiac or gluten
sensitivity, you can achieve these
same goals without having to be
gluten free.
GGMCTllRM!
The idea that gluten is bad for
everyone is another popular
myth. This idea has gotten a lot
of traction from the books Wheat
Belly and Grain Brain: The Sur-
prising Truth about Wheat, Carbs,
and Sugar—Your Brains Silent
Killers. But experts who have been
researching celiac disease and
gluten sensitivity for years dispute
this notion.
In his recent book, Gluten Free-
dom Alessio Fasano, M.D., head
of the Center for Celiac Research
and Treatment at MassGeneral
Hospital for Children in Boston,
wrote that celiac disease research
led him to take a close look at the
way gluten protein is handled in
our digestive system. He found
that gluten is the only protein that
can't be completely dismanded.
As undigested protein sits in
the small intestine, our bodies
unleash an immune response
similar to the one triggered by
bacteria. Fasano says this happens
in everyone, not just those who
have celiac disease or other gluten
disorders.
But he writes that it's a mistake
to interpret this fact as proof that
gluten is toxic to everyone, and
he laments that his discoveries
have played a part in the popular
myth that everyone has to be on a
gluten-free diet.
He says the body winsdaily
battles with bacteria and does the
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3. same with gluten. "Only a minor-
ity of us will lose this battle. These
are the genetically susceptible
individuals who will develop
gluten-related disorders," Fasano
says.
Stefano Guandalini, M.D.,
founder and medical director of
the Universityof Chicago Celiac
Disease Center, agrees, noting
that the undigested protein pieces
are simply eliminated by most
people and are not the cause for
concern.
Daniel Leffler, M.D., an as-
sistant professor of medicine at
Harvard Medical School who
writes a regular medical column
for Gluten-Free Living, says there
is no there is no significant benefit
from avoiding gluten if you don't
have celiac disease or gluten
sensitivity.
This isjust a sampling of celiac
disease experts who have been
studying gluten and its effect
on the body who say there is no
evidence to support the idea that
gluten is bad for everyone.
For most people, glutenis
neither bad nor good. Those who
choose the diet because they
find it makes them feel better or
because a family member has
celiac disease or glutensensitiv-
ity and they want their home to
be a gluten-free zone, can do so
without harm as long they make
healthy food choices. Done right
the gluten-free diet won't hurt
you. But this choice should be
made based on facts, not myths.
THENEEDEORTECTING
Another worry is that when
people think gluten is bad for
everyone, they go on the gluten-
free diet without being tested
for celiac disease. Celiac disease
experts strongly advise everyone
to be tested first. In particular
testing should be a priority for
anyone who has symptoms of
celiac disease or has a family
member who has celiac disease.
And it's a good idea even if
you don't have any symptoms
because we now know that some
people show no outward signs
of celiac disease even if damage
is being done internally.
Once you are on the gluten-
free diet, it's very difficult to
tell if you have celiac disease
because tests won't pick up
antibodies unless you are eating
gluten. A celiac disease diag-
nosis matters to you personally
because it can motivate you to
stick to the gluten-free diet.
It matters to the celiac disease
community at large because
we are trying to decrease the
number of undiagnosed cases.
Right now about 85 percent of
those who have celiac disease
don't know it. Some are undiag-
nosed because they don't have
symptoms. For others, their
symptoms have led to diagnosis
ofthe wrong disease.
If we can start nudging up the
percentage of diagnosed celiac
disease cases, we won't have to
worry that when thegluten-free
fad fades , celiac disease and
gluten sensitivity will be forgot-
ten again.
In the post year,
new hinds of
myths about being
glutenfree hove
tohen root.
1900s. He compared data and
found that average gluten content
is the same range, roughly 10 to
15 percent.
At the International Celiac
Disease Symposium in 2013,
Kasarda also reported facts about
wheat-based foods consumed
by Americans. His data refuted
claims that one of the reasons we
have more problems with wheat
is its growing presence in food.
Kasarda found that the amount
of wheat eaten per person per
year peaked at 220 pounds in
1900 and stood at 134 pounds
in 2008.
And although GMOs, geneti-
cally modified ingredients, do
affect some of the ingredients
used in gluten-freefoods such as
corn, genetically modified wheat
has not made its way into the
food supply so that's not to blame
for an increase in celiac disease
or gluten sensitivity either.
MOREGLUTENI«AT!
You might also have heard that
the reason celiac disease and
gluten sensitivity are increas-
ing is that there is more gluten
in modern wheat. I'm not sure
where that story got started, but
I do know where it ends.
Donald Kasarda, Ph.D., a
respected cereal chemist who re
tired from the U.S.Department
of Agriculture(USDA), decided
to research whether today's
wheat really does contain more
gluten than wheat from the early
HOWMMIMPACTYOURUFE
But what real impact do these
myths have on your gluten-free
life? Why should you care about
them as much as you mightabout
myths such as die one that there is
gluten in coffee? (For the record,
Teecino is the only brand of coffee
we've found made with a gluten-
containing grain, in this case
barley. You do have to watch for
ingredients added to coffee-based
! drinks. For example the Cafe
Escapes French Vanilla Cafe-au-
; Lait K-Cup contains wheat. But
I most plain and flavored coffee is
! gluten free.)
: When the general public be-
! lieves incorrect information about
gluten and the gluten-free diet, it
i causes confusion and lack of seri-
i ous regard for the very real needs
: of someone who has celiac disease
! or glutensensitivity.
I I read a quote that sums up the
dangers well: "Fad and fantasy
I trivializeand endanger die medi-
; cally necessary side of the gluten-
free diet."
Take this scenario: A diner who
i has gone gluten free to lose weight
: goes to a restaurant and tells his
server he can't have croutons on
! his salad.. Then, pleased with
i his restraint during dinner, he
; gives into the temptationhave a
few bites of gluten-filled cake for
: dessert. This creates the impres-
! sion that the gluten-freediet is
| nonsensical and that those who
follow it don't need to be taken
I seriously.
Then when you go to the same
: restaurant seeking a trulygluten-
; free meal and ask about cross-
; contamination, there's a real risk
; your concerns won't be addressed.
In a blog on The Huffington
: Post, Chef Marc Vetri described
I just this kind of scenario and how
; confounding it is. A customer
; in his restaurant refused to eat
risotto, mistakenlybelieving the
I rice dish could not be gluten free,
I only to finish her meal with a cold
beer.
A lot of people have worked for
; a very long time and in minute
; detail to make the restaurant in-
i dustry understand the gluten-free
needs of those who have celiac
disease. And that work, whichis
: far from complete, can be quickly
I undone by a string of diners who
i think ofthe gluten-free diet as
: something you can veer on and
off of depending on whim and
will power.
! We've seen how this plays out
i everywhere from South Park to
: The New Yorker. In an episode
of the Comedy Central cartoon
:
entitled Gluten Free Ebola, South
Park became the first completely
: gluten-free town in the nation,
i complete with quarantine, forced
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4. purging of gluten-containing
pantries and razing of dangerous
wheatfields.
In a New Yorker story on the
gluten-free diet a highly respect-
ed chef said that to him the words
"gluten free" arc like wavinga red
flag in front of a bull.
Those on die gluten-free diet
are often depicted as whiny,
self-absorbed, self-important and
generally annoying. It's a popular
mainstream image, but when it
comes to those with celiac disease,
it is about as accurate as a photo-
shopped celebrity picture.
Plain and simple, thegluten-
free diet is medicine, for now the
only one available to those who
really suffer the consequences of
consuming wheat, barley or rye.
Many follow the diet with a low
profile and have subtle ways of
making sure the food they eat
is safe. When they eat out, they
are gracious customers who are
known to leave generous tips in
return for caring service.
And it's not that those who
have celiac disease take them-
selves so seriously they can't take
a joke. Most got the fact that the
South Park episode was satire.
And sometimes the parodies can
be laugh-out-loud funny, like the
YouTube video based on the song
Royals by Lorde, which addresses
the frustrationsof being gluten
free. It got nearly 200,000 views.
But some things written about
being gluten free are demeaning,
angry and harmful.
There's this from FoodSpin:
"'Gluten-free' has become a
kind of health-mindfulness merit
badge, an artifact of our Puritani-
cal conflationof self-deprivation
and virtue.... It is identity politics
in the bread aisle—with a class-
distinction edge, since gluten-free
[food] costs much more than
the regular stuff and generally
can only be found in the more
exclusive parts of town. 'Gluten-
free' is a signifier—I have the time
and money and grim determina-
tion to purchase mywellness— r
and, concomitantly, Therefore, I
deserve it."
In the science section of the
Time magazine website, you'll
find an article with the headline,
Eat More Gluten: The Diet Fad
Must Die.
mmmmmiMost stories about the gluten-free
diet do acknowledge the serious-
ness of celiacdisease, but gluten
sensitivity gets pushed around
by media bullies. Doubt dogs
gluten sensitivity because there
is no definitive way to diagnose
the condition, and many people
decide for themselves that they
are gluten sensitive.
Not long ago even medical
experts thought gluten sensitivity
was a myth. Doctors who tested
symptomatic people for celiac
disease and got negative results
from blood tests and biopsies
either didn't believe anything was
really wrong with the patient or
diagnosed them with another
condition or series of other condi-
tions.
Researchers finally took an-
other look at gluten sensitivity in
response to outcry from patients
who struggled with symptoms
until they went on agluten-free
diet even without a celiac disease
diagnosis. As a result the condi-
tion was officially recognized as
a legitimategluten-free disorder.
The number of those who are
thought to have glutensensitivity
exceeds even estimates of those
who have undiagnosed celiac
disease. Excitingwork isgoing
on to identify a way to definitely
diagnose gluten sensitivity. It's not
here yet, but there's a good chance
it will be one day.
GLUTENINGlUTEN-fREEFOOD
Recently we moved into an
exciting new era with imple-
mentation of U.S. Food and
Drug Administration (FDA)
rules for use of a gluten-free
label on food.
One of the biggest benefits of
the new rules is the impact they
have on cross-contamination
of foods labeled gluten free.
We can finally deal with the
facts on this topic instead of
misinformation. Previously
companies only had to account
for gluten-containing ingredi-
ents, not the unintended gluten
that might be picked up as
ingredients move from farm to
factory to table. Now food that's
labeled gluten free has to have
less than 20 parts per million
of gluten, period, including any
that comes from cross-contam-
ination.
If a company makes a
product labeled gluten free in a
facility that also produces foods
that do contain gluten, cross-
contamination will have to be
dealt with in a way that assures
the FDA standard is met.
All food companies, in-
cluding those with dedicated
gluten-free manufacturing
facilities, have to make sure any
ingredients that come into their
plant are not cross-contaminat-
ed to a level that would result
in the final product containing
20 ppm of gluten or more.
This brings up a misconcep-
tion, if not a full-blown myth,
about the gluten-free standard.
The 20 ppm cut off does not
mean that the food contains
20 ppm of gluten. It means
it can contain somewhere
between a theoretical zero and
19 ppm. Zero is theoretical
because there is no test that can
determine whether any product
contains absolutely no gluten
and because zero gluten is a
scientific impossibility.
A product with agluten-free
label could contain 5 ppm or
10 ppm. Most food companies
don't want to get to close to the
20 ppm cutoff because a small
fluctuation could then send
them over the limit. A recent
study by the FDA determined
that 98 percent of gluten-free
foods tested did meet the
standard.
A recent Consumer Reports
story about the gluten-free diet
concluded that even if you are
eating gluten-free products you
arc not really gluten free. The
story pointed to a European
Journal of Clinical Nutrition
study that looked at 158 food
products labeled gluten tree
over three years. That study
found that about 5 percent
didn't meet the FDA's limit of
less than 20 ppm when tested
before the FDA's rule went into
effect last summer.
The FDA's own study includ-
ed 275 foods in 12 categories
and found only three that had
more than 20 ppm of gluten.
This study was not mentioned
by Consumer Reports. In gen-
eral it seems most gluten-free
foods are meeting or exceeding
the standard. When the FDA
tested the products in its study
to a level of 5 ppm or less, only
10 turned out to be positive.
Myths and misconceptions can
complicate your gluten-free life.
The consequences can extend
from the way others view the im-
portance of maintaining a gluten-
free diet to your own personal
decisions about the food you eat,
the places you go, and the way
you interact with others.
From the beginning, Gluten-
Free Living has taken the position
that facts about the diet are
critically important,and it's our
job to dispel misconceptions
and myths. The nature of these
myths may have changed, but
our role in setting them straight
has not. GF
Amy Ralner is the editor ofGluten-
Free Living.
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