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RxCeliac Disease
Celiac disease (sometimes called sprue or coeliac) is an autoimmune disorder where consuming gluten (found in wheat, barely, and rye) damages the small intestine. About 1% of people have celiac disease.
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General Information
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Canadian Celiac
Advocates for people with celiac disease. Find information on celiac disease, diet, label reading, eating out, recipes, and children’s concerns. Calgary and Edmonton both have chapters that provide a newsletter and events.
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MyHealth.Alberta
MyHealth.Alberta is provided by the Government of Alberta and Alberta Health Services. Use the search bar to find information about Celiac Disease.
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About Kids Health – Celiac Disease
The SickKids Hospital in Toronto created this health information site, which includes information about Celiac Disease.
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Caring for Kids
Information for parents from Canada’s pediatricians. This article has information on Celiac Disease, treatment, handling birthday parties, and what to tell your child’s teachers.
caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/health-conditions-and-treatments/celiac-disease-and-your-child
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Canadian Digestive Health Foundation - Celiac Disease
CDHF is a Canadian trusted resource on digestive health. Find information on Celiac Disease, signs and symptoms, statistics, FAQ, and other related articles.
Information about Living with Celiac Disease
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GI Kids - Celiac Disease
The North American Society for Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition has general information about celiac disease and information in this video.
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Celiac Disease Foundation
American information on label reading and products.
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Gluten Intolerance Group
American information on label reading and products.
Gluten Intolerance Group has a post diagnosis guide called Getting Started as well as lifestyle tips. -
Beyond Celiac - Living with Celiac Disease
Making the necessary transitions after a diagnosis of celiac disease can be difficult. This page provides tips for how to make the changes.
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Celiac Center
Patient education materials are found on this page.
bidmc.org/centers-and-departments/digestive-disease-center/services-and-programs/celiac-center
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Shelly Case - North America's Gluten-Free Nutrition Expert
Shelly Case is a Registered Dietitian and Celiac disease expert as well as a member of national advisory boards in both Canada and USA. Her site provides gluten free resources.
Gluten Free Recipes and Nutrition
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Gluten Free Food Guide for Children and Youth
A food guide created specifically for celiac kids! Everything you and your child need to know about healthy eating.
celiac.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Gluten-Free-Food-Guide-for-Children-and-Youth-Compressed-1.pdf
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Unlock Food – Eating Well with Celiac Disease
An article by Dietitians of Canada gives information on food to avoid, safe foods, and nutrition label tips.
unlockfood.ca/en/Articles/Celiac-disease/Eating-Well-With-Celiac-Disease.aspx
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Food Allergy Canada
Dedicated to helping Canadians with food allergies live with confidence. Find ongoing allergy management for parents and caregivers, teens and young adults, and information for kids.
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Beyond Celiac - The Gluten Free Diet
A diet free of gluten is the only way to manage celiac disease. The page provides a guide to the gluten free diet, and includes information on reading food labels, eating a balanced diet, recipes, and answers from a dietitian.
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National Celiac Association
Make a meal plan and find gluten free recipes on this page from the National Celiac Association website.
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Gluten Free Resource Directory
This frequently updated guide lists gluten free items from food to cosmetics.
For Kids and Teens
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Beyond Celiac - Information for Kids
This page was built specifically for kids with celiac disease. There are tips for talking to other kids about celiac disease and recipes too.
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Gluten Free Kids
Free membership is offered to children from gluten.org. Membership includes a subscription to Generation GF magazine. It features stories, games, and interviews with other gluten-free kids, teens, and young adults.
En Francais
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Fondation Québécoise de la Maladie Coeliaque
A Quebec French Celiac resource that has information on Celiac Disease and living a gluten-free lifestyle.
Book List
These resources are available to borrow in the Family Library. You can also check with your local library to see if they are available.
You can download, print, and share PDF or our Destiny Collection List.
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Celiac Disease : A Hidden Epidemic
Is an indispensable guidebook for anyone with celiac disease as well as for those with gluten intolerance or food sensitivities on a gluten-free diet.
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Gluten Free : The Definitive Resource Guide
Case's book is full of practical information about the gluten free diet for consumers, health professionals, chefs, food manufacturers or anyone else who needs accurate information about this complex diet.
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Gluten Free : The Definitive Resource Guide
The essential cookbook for families living a gluten-free lifestyle on the go. You’ll find easy-to-make recipes, personal stories, tips, and techniques to encourage reluctant kids to eat healthy.
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Complete Gluten-Free Diet and Nutrition Guide : With a 30-Day Meal Plan and Over 100 Recipes
This guide book provides information about celiac disease, managing symptoms, gluten, and provides recipes.
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Violet and the Crumbs : a Gluten-Free Adventure
This fictional story about a girl named Emily is based on the real-life experiences many children face after being diagnosed with celiac disease. She learns that having celiac disease is only a part of who she is - she also likes to jump rope, paint, tell jokes, and pick flowers.
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Gideon is fed up with eating gluten-free. Even though he has special treats available he still feels left out and wants the treats the other kids have. This children’s book addresses coping with celiac disease, including the difficult feelings that come along with being different.
Contributors
Thank you to our friends from Nutrition Counselling and Pediatric Gastroenterology (GI) Clinic at the Alberta Children's Hospital and South Health Campus for their contributions.
Current as of: Aug 28, 2026