Dieta isenta de glúten no tratamento celíaco: estudo de caso

Abstract

This is a case study with individuals affected by celiac disease, aiming to: Inform the importance of knowledge about celiac disease and highlight food alternatives with the use of local products with easy access, especially: characterize celiac disease, identify The main gluten-free foods consumed in Piauí, point out deficiencies in the daily diet of celiac and suggest alternative gluten-free regional preparations, mainly guided by the information of the Brazilian association of celiacs ACELBRA. The methodology used was within the hypothetical-deductive and procedural approach with the use of techniques in data collection such as: interviews, questionnaire and pre-elaborated tables. According to empirical and theoretical knowledge, the propositions were elucidated in order to satisfy the questions. Finally, the gluten-free diet does not actually cure the disease itself, but it prevents the celiac from suffering from the symptoms, improving their quality of life.