Tissue Transglutaminase ~ From Diagnosis to Treatment

Detlef Schuppan, MD, PhD
Gastroenterology professor and researcher
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts

Objectives:

• Identify specific serologic tests for detection and assessment of celiac disease.
• Recognize the importance of TTG and its role in the pathogenesis of celiac disease.
• Identify novel non-dietary approaches to treat celiac disease.

Extreme Makeover…CELIAC Edition

Martha Lee Palotta, RD
Private practice
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Objectives:

• Identify strategies for a mental makeover in adjusting to the diagnosis of Celiac Disease.
• State guidelines for communicating “their celiac story” in their personal life.
• Identify ways to work with the healthcare team.
• Apply new skills in developing grocery shopping habits.

Development of Whole Rice Foods

Ranjit Kadan, DVM PhD
Research Scientist SRRC-ARS-USDA
New Orleans, Louisiana

Objectives:

Recognize the nutritional importance of rice as a world commodity.
Identify the nutritional value of rice.
Recognize current whole rice food research and its value to persons with special dietary needs.

Grillin’ Gluten-Free

Aaron Flores
CSA Executive Chef
Executive Chef at Doubletree Hotel
Oakbrook Chicago, Illinois

Objectives:

• Recognize potential challenges of grilling family favorites.
• Recall gluten-free substitutions for common grilling sauces, seasonings, and rubs.
• Identify proper techniques for grilling success.

Baking Gluten-Free Breads

Donna Washburn & Heather Butt
Authors of:125 Best Gluten-Free Recipes
The Best Gluten-Free Family Cookbook
Complete Gluten-Free Cookbook

Objectives:

• Observe a variety of bread baking techniques.
• Recognize a wide variety of bread machines on the market today.
• Evaluate which bread machines are best for gluten-free baking.
• Observe the proper techniques involved in baking gluten-free bread.
• Recognize special techniques for handling gluten-free flours, yeast, and other ingredients.

Healthier Grains Through Biotechnology

David C. Sands, PhD
Professor of Plant Pathology Montana State University
Bozeman, Montana

Objectives:

• Identify “nutrient dense foods,” and view new information about nutrient dense foods through a filter of personal health benefits.
• Evaluate new “foods” introduced into the celiac diet based on personal health benefits.
• Evaluate the benefits of the public agriculture policy related to production of cheap food and nutrient dense foods.

Capsule Endoscopy ~ Pill Cam

Wataru Tamura, MD
Foothills Gastroenterology Oro
Valley, Arizona

Objectives:

• Recognize the importance of capsule endoscopy in diagnosis of celiac disease.
• Examine the correlation of clinical scenarios, laboratory studies, endoscopy photos and capsule.

Reality Cooking ~ Reading Recipes the Gluten-Free Way

LynnRae Ries
Author of:Waiter, Is There Wheat In My Soup
What No Wheat Publishing
Gluten-Free Creations Bakery
Phoenix, Arizona

Objectives:

• Identify the different ways to measure ingredients.
• Describe how to substitute wet ingredients in a recipe with what is available or within their dietary constraints.
• Describe how to substitute dry ingredients in a recipe with what is available or within their dietary constraints.
• Evaluate flavors and textures of pre made item.