What’s the big deal with gluten? - William D. Chey
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If you've been to a restaurant in the last few years, you’ve likely seen the words gluten-free written somewhere on the menu. But what exactly is gluten, and why can’t some people process it? And why does it only seem to be a problem recently? William D. Chey unravels the facts behind celiac disease, wheat allergies and non-celiac gluten sensitivity.
Your friend tells you she is on a gluten-free diet. You want to take her out for a birthday dinner. What might the menu consist of? (Be sure to meet her dietary needs without causing her stomach issues!)
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Meet The Creators
- Educator William D. Chey
- Director John R. Dilworth
- Animator Pilar Newton
- Sound Designer William Hohauser
- Script Editor Addison Anderson
- Narrator Addison Anderson
