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Did you know?
1. All Italians are tested for celiac disease at an early age.
2. The incidence of celiac disease in the general population of
Italians is believed to be 1 in 200 but it is more prevalent in
younger age groups, at this point believed to be 1 in 100.
3. Celiacs in Italy receive a monthly stipend from the
government for gluten-free food.
4. Celiacs also receive extra vacation time to shop for and
prepare gluten-free food.
5. The Italian Celiac Association, the Italian government and a
few major Italian companies that sell gluten-free products
have all worked to promote awareness and understanding of
celiac disease.
6. It is a law that gluten-free food is available in schools,
hospitals, and public places.
7. All pharmacy products are required to indicate the presence
of gluten on labels.
8. All food labels must indicate the presence of gluten.
9. In Italy you can study for a Masters degree in celiac disease:
from diagnosis to management.
1. All Italians are tested for celiac disease at an early age.
2. The incidence of celiac disease in the general population of
Italians is believed to be 1 in 200 but it is more prevalent in
younger age groups, at this point believed to be 1 in 100.
3. Celiacs in Italy receive a monthly stipend from the
government for gluten-free food.
4. Celiacs also receive extra vacation time to shop for and
prepare gluten-free food.
5. The Italian Celiac Association, the Italian government and a
few major Italian companies that sell gluten-free products
have all worked to promote awareness and understanding of
celiac disease.
6. It is a law that gluten-free food is available in schools,
hospitals, and public places.
7. All pharmacy products are required to indicate the presence
of gluten on labels.
8. All food labels must indicate the presence of gluten.
9. In Italy you can study for a Masters degree in celiac disease:
from diagnosis to management.
Everyone in Italy knows about celiac disease. When you ask
restaurant staff about gluten-free food, they automatically
respond, Lei è celiaca? (You have celiac disease?)
restaurant staff about gluten-free food, they automatically
respond, Lei è celiaca? (You have celiac disease?)
| FACTS ABOUT CELIAC DISEASE IN ITALY BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE GLUTEN-FREE GUIDE TO ITALY |