A school-age child with celiac disease asks for guidance about snacks that will not exacerbate the disease.What snack should the nurse suggest?
A) Pizza
B) Pretzels
C) Popcorn
D) Oatmeal cookies

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Celiac disease symptoms result from ingestion of gluten.Corn and rice do not contain gluten.Popcorn or corn chips will not exacerbate the intestinal symptoms.Pizza and pretzels are usually made from wheat flour that contains gluten.Also,in the early stages of celiac disease,the child may be lactose intolerant.Oatmeal contains gluten.

A School-Age Child with Celiac Disease Asks for Guidance About