Foods eliminated from the diet for children who have gluten-sensitive enteropathy (celiac sprue) include:
A)citrus fruits.
B)starchy vegetables.
C)cereal grains.
D)red meat.

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Treatment consists of the immediate and permanent institution of a diet free of cereal grains (wheat, rye, barley, oats, malt). Lactose intolerance is presumed because of damage to the villi; therefore, lactose (milk sugar) is excluded from the diet.

Foods Eliminated from the Diet for Children Who Have Gluten-Sensitive