Celiac Awareness Day Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• celiac : autoimmune disease where eating gluten makes you sick
• endoscopy : the "gold standard" test that you have to take to tell if you have celiac disease
• gluten : people with celiac disease have an immune reaction that is triggered by eating this
• barley : this grain must also be avoided and is commonly used in breads, soups, stews, and as a source of malt in some alcoholic beverages
• oats : these grains are tricky because they can be safe for people with celiac disease if they are grown in dedicated fields (but alas, many are not)
• ingredients : people with celiac disease need to check these for everything they eat.
• wheat : this grain causes great pain to people with celiac disease and must be avoided
• villi : they are unable to absorb iron, vitamins, and nutrients properly when you have untreated celiac disease
• small intestine : this is organ is where the damage happens in people with celiac disease
• rye : this grain is closely related to wheat and barley and must be avoided; it is used for flour in some breads including pumpernickel