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Study NCT ID:
NCT02312349
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2019-08-13
First Post:
2014-12-03
Brief Title:
Assessment of Gluten-Free Availability in Elaborated Food Stores in Three Neighbourhoods of Buenos Aires City
Sponsor:
Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires
Organization:
Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires
Study Overview
Official Title:
Assessment of Gluten-Free Availability in Elaborated Food Stores in Three Neighbourhoods of Buenos Aires City
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2019-08
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
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Brief Summary:
Celiac disease CD is a chronic autoimmune disorder in genetically susceptible individuals characterized by inflammation of the small intestine due to gluten intolerance This protein is found in cereals such as wheat barley and rye In Argentina oats are also considered a toxic grain since are as highly contaminated as the previous three For this reason the acronym TACC Trigo avena cebada y centono wheat oats barley and centono is used for their identification An effective treatment for celiac disease consists in a gluten-free diet GFD For most patients a gluten-free intake results in a symptomatic and pathological complete remission and decreases the risk of complications
The overall prevalence of CD is around 1 in several Western countries An Argentinian study shows a 1167 prevalence of CD in studied patients being doubled for women than men Another study in a closed population of the Health Plan of Hospital Italiano de Bs As estimated a prevalence of 022 CD diagnosis In developed countries for each diagnosed case there is an average of 5-10 cases that have not been diagnosed yet
CD patients and their families should be properly informed about GFD since there are many factors voluntary and involuntary which can affect the treatment Even though a strict diet is imperative food handling awareness is equally important in order to prevent cross-contamination and gluten intake hidden in certain products
In recent years several countries have shown an increasing interest in improving the supply of gluten-free foods in supermarkets food factories and restaurants In turn a British study shows that chefs have less awareness about celiac disease than the overall population Another Canadian study which assessed the quality of life of people with CD revealed that 80 of them avoid eating in restaurants for fear of contamination causing a decrease in their social life
In Argentina there are associations that generate lists of marks and gluten-free products allowing safe intake of processed foods however it is unknown the food supply suitable for consumption for people with CD as well as the staffs knowledge in gluten-free food preparation in restaurants pubs pizzerias and fast food places US has quality assurance systems that certify good manufacturing practices and GFD handling in restaurants and selling local foods although its application is not mandatory In our country there is no such certification so food safety on restaurants can not be guaranteed
Eating behaviors are influenced by the reality in which people live including food availability indoors and outdoors The current lifestyle leads more and more people to make meals away from home so that the variety and quality of food sold in restaurants and other stores conditions the consumption Thus the availability of safe foods in places where people with CD carried some of their meals help improve adherence to the GFD
The aim of this study is to investigate gluten-free products supply in elaborated food stores in Buenos Aires City and to discover the level of information possessed by manufacturers in the production of food
The overall prevalence of CD is around 1 in several Western countries An Argentinian study shows a 1167 prevalence of CD in studied patients being doubled for women than men Another study in a closed population of the Health Plan of Hospital Italiano de Bs As estimated a prevalence of 022 CD diagnosis In developed countries for each diagnosed case there is an average of 5-10 cases that have not been diagnosed yet
CD patients and their families should be properly informed about GFD since there are many factors voluntary and involuntary which can affect the treatment Even though a strict diet is imperative food handling awareness is equally important in order to prevent cross-contamination and gluten intake hidden in certain products
In recent years several countries have shown an increasing interest in improving the supply of gluten-free foods in supermarkets food factories and restaurants In turn a British study shows that chefs have less awareness about celiac disease than the overall population Another Canadian study which assessed the quality of life of people with CD revealed that 80 of them avoid eating in restaurants for fear of contamination causing a decrease in their social life
In Argentina there are associations that generate lists of marks and gluten-free products allowing safe intake of processed foods however it is unknown the food supply suitable for consumption for people with CD as well as the staffs knowledge in gluten-free food preparation in restaurants pubs pizzerias and fast food places US has quality assurance systems that certify good manufacturing practices and GFD handling in restaurants and selling local foods although its application is not mandatory In our country there is no such certification so food safety on restaurants can not be guaranteed
Eating behaviors are influenced by the reality in which people live including food availability indoors and outdoors The current lifestyle leads more and more people to make meals away from home so that the variety and quality of food sold in restaurants and other stores conditions the consumption Thus the availability of safe foods in places where people with CD carried some of their meals help improve adherence to the GFD
The aim of this study is to investigate gluten-free products supply in elaborated food stores in Buenos Aires City and to discover the level of information possessed by manufacturers in the production of food
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