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P Ferrara1, M Cicala, E Tiberi
1Department of Pediatric Sciences, Università Cattolica Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy. pferrara@rm.unicatt.it
Acta Gastro-Enterologica Belgica
|November 12, 2009
Summary
Children with celiac disease (CD) on a gluten-free diet (GFD) consume significantly more fat. This increased fat intake is more pronounced in females and during puberty, warranting further investigation.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nutrition
- Gastroenterology
- Dietary Studies
Background:
- Celiac disease (CD) requires a strict gluten-free diet (GFD) for management.
- Nutritional profiles of children with CD on GFD require thorough investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To estimate caloric intake and fat consumption in children with CD on a GFD.
- To compare dietary patterns between children with CD and healthy controls.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 100 children was studied: 50 with CD on GFD and 50 healthy controls.
- Dietary intake, specifically fat consumption, was assessed.
- One-way ANOVA was used for statistical comparison between groups.
Main Results:
- Children with CD on GFD exhibited significantly higher fat consumption compared to healthy controls (72.5 vs 52.9 g/100g food).
- A significant difference in fat intake was observed between celiac and healthy females (10.21 vs 7.46 g/100g food).
Conclusions:
- Patients with CD on a GFD demonstrate significantly higher fat intake than controls.
- This elevated fat consumption is more pronounced in females and during puberty.
- Further research, including multicenter randomized trials, is recommended to explore long-term GFD effects on fat intake.
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