September 2025 Mealtime Memo

September 2025

The gluten-free diet has generated a lot of attention in recent years, with some praising its benefits. However, for people who cannot eat gluten due to medical reasons, such as celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, this diet is not a choice but a necessity. This Mealtime Memo defines gluten and how it affects certain individuals, lists foods containing gluten, identifies gluten-free foods, and reviews how to accommodate children who require a gluten-free diet.

In This Issue:

What is Gluten?
Celiac Disease Versus Gluten Sensitivity
Foods Containing Gluten
Other Sources of Gluten
Gluten Free Foods
Accommodating Children With a Gluten-Free Diet

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