Recommendations Summary

CD: Assessment of Other Disease States 2009

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  • Recommendation(s)

    CD: Assessment of Other Disease States

    The registered dietitian (RD) should assess for the presence of other disease states, such as thyroid conditions, other autoimmune and endocrinologic disorders and diabetes,  when implementing medical nutrition therapy (MNT). Identification of all nutritional issues is optimal to integrate MNT for individuals with celiac disease into overall disease management.

    Rating: Consensus
    Imperative