Glutensiz Diyetin Çölyak Hastalığı Olan Çocukların Beslenme Durumuna Etkisi

Abstract

Aim: Evaluating the effect of a gluten-free diet on the nutritional status of children with celiac disease was aimed.
 Materials and Method: Eleven children recently diagnosed with celiac disease were included in this study. The children's diets were given by a dietitian and followed for six months. Three-day food consumption records and anthropometric measurements were taken before and after the gluten-free diet. Nutrient intake was calculated, and food consumption was evaluated regarding the recommendations of the Turkish Dietary Guidelines. By determining height and body weight according to age, z-score calculations were made, classified, and compared.
 Results: The ages of the children who participated in this study ranged from three to 12 years old. After the gluten-free diet, it was observed that the percentage of energy which was derived from sucrose decreased (p