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all Verizon? 8:53 AM https://bccc.instructure.com/courses/9996/assignments/122476 16 5. Recently, there is an abundance of gluten-free foods on grocery store shelves. The demand for gluten-free products has increased dramatically over the last decade as gluten-free diets have gained in popularity. Although a gluten-free diet is the best treatment for people with celiac disease, it has been adopted by millions of other people for a variety of other reasons. Compare the kcalories, fiber, sugars, and saturated fat on the labels below of two similar products, one whole grain, the other gluten-free (answer the following questions). Product A: Whole Wheat Bread 100% STONEGROUND WHOLE WHEAT BREAD Nutrition Facts Serving Size 2 slices (32g) Servings Per Container 11 Calories 120 Eat 15 ated Fat Calories from Fat 15 Thann 6% . Rbofavn 2% . Non 4% . Folc Acid 6%

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5. a. Product A ( per serving) - calories: 69.2 , fibers: 1.9 gm, sugars: 1.6 gm, saturated fat: 0.2 gm

Product B ( per serving) - calories: 90, fibers: 2 gm, sugars: 1.1 gm, saturated fat: 2 gm

b. Gluten free diet is the only option for patients with celiac disease. Gluten free bread is more beneficial than whole wheat bread as the gluten in celiac diseased patients triggers an immune response which damages the lining of small intestine.  

c. Patients who doesn't have celiac disease can choose the whole wheat bread as it has the wheat which is the major source of dietary fiber. Gluten free diet need not be followed and grains can be included in diet.

d. I would like to buy whole wheat bread as it has the major content of fibers and nutrients.

6. Some of the strategies or tips to prevent heartburn are:

* avoid foods known to cause reflux

* eat smaller meals  

* don't lie down after eating

* elevate your bed

* lose weight

* review your medications

* avoid alcohol

* quit smoking

* try a gluten free diet

* wear loose fitting clothes

7. Some of the strategies or tips to prevent constipation are:

* increase physical activity

* drink more water

* maintain good defecation habits

* increase your fiber intake

* drink several cups of warm liquid in the morning

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