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This list of organizations is drawn from the MCH Organizations Database. Contact information is the most recent known to the MCH Digital Library.

Displaying records 1 through 3 (3 total).

American Celiac Society, Dietary Support Coalition (ACS/DSC)

Annotation: The American Celiac Society/Dietary Support Coalition (ACS/DSC) provides educational and informational materials on lactose-free, gluten-free diets to patients, physicians, nutritionists, and others. The society responds to information requests, provides referrals to support groups, publishes a newsletter, hosts a list serve, sponsors educational conferences and meetings on celiac desease(Sprue, Non-Tropical Sprue, Tropical Sprue), Dermatitis Herpetiformis, Crohn's Disease, Lactose Intolerance, Wheat Intolerance, and various autoimmune diseases, and supports research on celiac sprue disease and other dietary disorders. Membership is open to all individuals with dietary problems, family and friends of these individuals, medical professionals, and anyone interested in learning more about these dietary problems and promoting the ideals of our organization. Materials are available in Spanish and Italian.

Keywords: Celiac disease, Diet therapy, Gluten intolerance, Lactose intolerance, Restricted diets, Support groups

Celiac Disease Foundation (CDF)

Annotation: The Celiac Disease Foundation (CDF) is a nonprofit patient education, support, and research organization devoted to increasing awareness and understanding of Celiac Disease/Dermatitis Herprtiformis (CD/DH). In addition to offering services designed to educate, assist, and support affected individuals and their families, CDF works with the health care community to create more awareness of CD. Services to consumers include referrals, publications, and reference information. CDF publishes a newsletter and sponsors conferences and training seminars.

Keywords: Celiac disease, Diet therapy, Gastrointestinal diseases, Gluten intolerance, Information services, Support groups

Celiac Sprue Association/United States of America (CSA/USA)

Annotation: The Celiac Sprue Association/United States of America (CSA/USA) provides information and referral services for people with celiac sprue (gluten-sensitive enteropathy and dermatitis herpetiformis) and for parents of children with celiac disease. Publications include a quarterly newsletter, Lifeline, a handbook and a series of brochures on gluten-free commercial foods, gluten-free diet, and related topics. The association, which also sponsors conferences and workshops, has six U.S. regions, 91 chapters, and over 50 active resource units.

Keywords: Celiac disease, Dermatitis herpetiformis, Diet therapy, Gastrointestinal diseases, Gluten intolerance, Gluten sensitive enteropathy
   

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