THE PRINCIPLE OF HUMAN RIGHT TO ADEQUATE FOOD AND CELIAC DISEASE: ADVANCEMENTS AND CHALLENGES
Celiac disease is characterized by partial or total intestinal villous atrophy, caused by gluten ingestion in wheat, rye, barley, malt and oats. In the general population, the prevalence average is about 1%. The recommended nutritional therapy is the complete removal of gluten from the diet, since t...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
2013-10-01
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| Series: | Demetra |
| Online Access: | https://www.e-publicacoes.uerj.br/index.php/demetra/article/view/5991 |