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• Identify the causative environmental factors in celiac disease.
• Describe the many clinical variants of celiac disease.
• Recognize the evolution of diagnostic strategies for celiac disease.

• Describe the role of the nurse in the care of a patient with celiac disease.
• Identify issues related to effective communication as it related to developmental stage of life.
• Verbalize effective methods of enhancing physician – patient communication.

• Identify nutrients needed in normal nutrition.
• Recognize missing nutrients and deficiencies in gluten free diet.

• Identify shrimp and grits as part of Low Country regional cuisine.
• Examine knife handling skills.
• Observe preparation of shrimp and grits (a gluten-free grain).
• Sample the flavors and textures of the dish.

• Recognize the importance of being open to new ingredients.
• Identify ways to become proactive in increasing fiber in their gluten-free food choices.

• Identify the oral signs and symptoms of celiac disease.
• Recognize the stages of oral development.
• Identify the developmental defects of enamel.
• Identify the factors responsible for enamel hypoplasia.
• Describe treatment of enamel hypoplasia.

• Identify specific serologic tests for detection and assessment of celiac disease.
• Recognize the importance of TTG and its role in the pathogenesis of celiac disease.
• Identify novel non-dietary approaches to treat celiac disease.

• Identify strategies for a mental makeover in adjusting to the diagnosis of Celiac Disease.
• State guidelines for communicating “their celiac story” in their personal life.
• Identify ways to work with the healthcare team.
• Apply new skills in developing grocery shopping habits.

• Recognize the nutritional importance of rice as a world commodity.
• Identify the nutritional value of rice.
• Recognize current whole rice food research and its value to persons with special dietary needs.

• Recognize potential challenges of grilling family favorites.
• Recall gluten-free substitutions for common grilling sauces, seasonings, and rubs.
• Identify proper techniques for grilling success.

• Observe a variety of bread baking techniques.
• Recognize a wide variety of bread machines on the market today.
• Evaluate which bread machines are best for gluten-free baking.
• Observe the proper techniques involved in baking gluten-free bread.
• Recognize special techniques for handling gluten-free flours, yeast, and other ingredients.

• Identify “nutrient dense foods,” and view new information about nutrient dense foods through a filter of personal health benefits.
• Evaluate new “foods” introduced into the celiac diet based on personal health benefits.
• Evaluate the benefits of the public agriculture policy related to production of cheap food and nutrient dense foods.

• Recognize the importance of capsule endoscopy in diagnosis of celiac disease.
• Examine the correlation of clinical scenarios, laboratory studies, endoscopy photos and capsule.

• Identify the different ways to measure ingredients.
• Describe how to substitute wet ingredients in a recipe with what is available or within their dietary constraints.
• Describe how to substitute dry ingredients in a recipe with what is available or within their dietary constraints.
• Evaluate flavors and textures of pre made item.

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