The role of nutrtion in children with celiac disease

Celiac disease, a permanent, irreversible but treatable disease is an autoimmune triggered by gluten ingestion in genetically predisposed individuals, also known as celiac sprue and sensitive enteropathy. Recent findingsIntestinal inflammation villous atrophy small intestines permanent intolerance to disesea leads seveare malabsorption. About 20%-38% patients were basically nutritionally imbalance secondary malabsorption due mucosal damage. Nutrition plays very important role the management of disease. Gluten free diet must be balanced cover nutrient requirements prevent deficiencies ensure children’s health, growth development.Conclusion Gluten-free only accepted available treatment CD. It was life-long treatment, if not carried out with attention, it may lead nutritional which can affect development