Social and Behavioral Characteristics of Individuals with Celiac Disease

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.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science

Level thesis:degree_level

masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Medical Science

Grantor dc:publisher

The Ohio State University

Year dc:date

2013

Author dc:creator

• Borsuk, Alexandra M.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Taylor, Christopher

• Nutrition
• celiac disease
• consumer behaviors
• social behaviors
• gluten free

Statement dc:rights

• unrestricted
• This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.

Language dc:language

English

Repository record dc:identifier

http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1366232495

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