http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22732896

J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2012 Jun 22. [Epub ahead of print]

Navigating the Gluten Free Diet in College.

Panzer RM, Dennis M, Kelly CP, Weir D, Leichtner A, Leffler DA.

Source

*Center for Child and Adolescent Health Policy, Massachusetts General Hospital for Children, Boston, Massachusetts †Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Celiac Center, Boston, Massachusetts ‡Children's Hospital, Boston, Center for Celiac Disease, Boston, Massachusetts §Children's Hospital Boston, Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Boston, Massachusetts.

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Factors that affect adherence to the gluten free diet (GFD) are reported in children and adults however, there is little data regarding young adults. The objective of this research is to explore adherence challenges experienced by young adults in college. Responses from the online survey (N = 50), interview (N = 21), and focus group (N = 7) indicate students were motivated to adhere but experience challenges related to dining services and social situations. Dining services from six colleges reported a variety of accommodations for students with celiac disease (CD) but request increased student involvement. Tools and strategies that facilitate communication between students and dining services may improve adherence.