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gluten-free diet

An eating pattern that avoids gluten and is medically necessary for people with celiac disease.

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Special diets and medical guidance

Special diets and medical guidance

What counts as a special diet in pregnancy A special diet is any eating pattern that substantially changes the usual balance, amount, timing, or type of foods for a specific reason. Some are chosen for personal, cultural, ethical, or religious reasons, such as vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher, or fasting-based patterns. Others are therapeutic: gluten-free for […]