The Parent of a School-Age Child Reports That the Child

The parent of a school-age child reports that the child is on a gluten-free diet. When questioned about the reason for this diet, the parent states that the child has fewer stomach aches since beginning the diet but has never been diagnosed with celiac disease. The parent reports using gluten-free grain products for all family members. The nurse practitioner will tell this parent that gluten-free diets:

A) are generally low in sugar and fat.
B) are healthy and help prevent obesity.
C) may be deficient in essential nutrients.
D) provide adequate protein to meet daily needs.