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300 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 355-6000
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Clinical Services (Celiac Disease Program and Support Group):
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Gluten-Free Diets & Fiber
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Fiber is an important part of a healthy diet, for both adults and children. Fiber has many benefits, including reducing the risk of constipation and improving cholesterol levels. Including fiber in a child's diet will benefit their immediate health and get them started on a good health habit to bring with them into adulthood.
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Including fiber in the diet of a celiac child can be a challenge, since two of the most common high-fiber foods in the American diet, whole wheat and oats, contain gluten. There are many gluten-free foods, however, that are excellent sources of fiber.
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