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Social and Behavioral Characteristics of Individuals with Celiac Disease

Borsuk, Alexandra M
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1366232495

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2013, Master of Science, Ohio State University, Medical Science.
We sought to describe the weight status, weight change, food security, and consumer behaviors of individuals serologically positive for CD. There is a need for more research to describe the profile of participants with CD, identify their weight status and food procurement and preparation habits. Recent research points to the need for more evaluation of socioeconomic factors as related to celiac disease. This study included persons aged 6 years or older who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 1999 – 2010. Serum samples from all participants were tested for immunoglobulin A (IgA) tissue transglutaminase antibodies and, if findings were abnormal, also for IgA endomysial antibodies. Weight and waist circumference were collected. Information about demographics, food security, weight status, and consumer behaviors were obtained by home interview. Two-thirds of the sample was found to be overweight or obese. Their weight status has remained stable within the past ten years. The majority of the sample was non-Hispanic white. Fifteen percent of the sample was found to be food insecure. Meal planning and preparation was shared with a spouse in about 50% of the sample. Individuals that are serologically positive for CD tend to be overweight or obese. They tend to eat out a few times a week and seem to prefer convenient foods for mealtime. Barriers such as food access, food affordability, access to medical testing, and issues of cross contamination can be a problem for this population.
Christopher Taylor, PhD, RD (Advisor)
Marcia Nahikian-Nelms, PhD, RD (Committee Member)
Mary Kay Sharrett, MS, RD, CNSD (Committee Member)
64 p.
Nutrition
celiac disease; consumer behaviors; social behaviors; gluten free

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  • Borsuk, A. M. (2013). Social and Behavioral Characteristics of Individuals with Celiac Disease [Master's thesis, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1366232495

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Borsuk, Alexandra. Social and Behavioral Characteristics of Individuals with Celiac Disease. 2013. Ohio State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1366232495.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Borsuk, Alexandra. "Social and Behavioral Characteristics of Individuals with Celiac Disease." Master's thesis, Ohio State University, 2013. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1366232495

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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