Ask Questions About Nutrition and Celiac Disease
Do you have unanswered general nutrition questions about the gluten-free diet and lifestyle?
Melinda Dennis MS, RDN, LDN
NCA Senior Nutrition Consultant
Katarina Mollo MEd, RDN, LDN
NCA Director of EducationOur dietitians are happy to answer your general nutrition questions about celiac disease. Please submit questions that are applicable to a general gluten-free audience. We regret that personal clinical questions (medical history, labs, supplements, etc.) cannot be addressed.
Please note: Many things vary by country, and responses are based on the US only. International inquiries should be submitted to the relevant local celiac association for that country. Click here for a listing of celiac support organizations in other countries.
Time allowing, every effort will be made to answer all submitted questions. Some questions may be chosen to be anonymously included in the e-newsletter also posted on this website and/or the Gluten-Free Nation print magazine.
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Note: This information is provided by NCA and Melinda Dennis, NCA's Senior Consulting Dietitian or Katarina Mollo, MEd, RDN, LDN, NCA's Director of Education. This information is meant for educational purposes and is not intended to substitute for personalized medical advice or replace any medical advice provided directly to you by your health care provider. This information can be printed and used in consultation with your physician or dietitian. No liability is assumed by NCA, Ms. Dennis or her nutrition consulting service Delete the Wheat, LLC. or Katarina Mollo, MEd, RDN, LDN by providing this information.
Eating more than one serving of GF food
When eating food labeled gluten free at below 20 ppm per serving .. Am I overloading on gluten by eating more than one serving?
GF meats
My son was recently diagnosed with celiac disease. What meats are safe for him?
Glucose syrup from wheat in a gluten-free product
I just bought a product that is labeled gluten-free, but it has glucose syrup listed saying it is from wheat. How can it be labeled gluten-free?
How long does it take for symptoms to improve?
I was recently diagnosed with celiac disease. How long does it roughly take for symptoms to improve?
Cooking on a grill that previously had gluten on it
Is it safe to grill if the grill previously had something with gluten cooked on it?
Do I need new, designated pans, plates, and utensils?
Should gluten-free food be prepared and cooked in new or designated pans, plates and utensils?
Is cheese safe for people with celiac disease?
Is cheese safe for people with celiac disease?