This observational study finds lower nutrition literacy in individuals with celiac disease, suggesting a need for targeted education on gluten-free diets and nutrition concepts.
Background: Celiac disease (CD) is a multisystem autoimmune disease characterized by damage to the small intestine following gluten consumption. Nutrition literacy (NL) is defined as the ability to access, understand, interpret and apply basic nutrition-related information and services in order to promote and maintain good health. This study examined the NL status of individuals with and without CD. Methods: The study was conducted on 228 people with CD (203 women and 25 men) and 230 people without CD (157 women and 73 men) between 15 February and 15 June 2024. The Instrument of Nutrition Literacy in Adults (EINLA) was used. Results: reading comprehension, interpretation and knowledge of food groups differed statistically between and within groups. The mean nutrition literacy score was significantly lower in women with CD than in healthy women (p<0.05). Having CD status was found to be significantly positively associated with 0.194 points on NL. Conclusions: it was found that patients with coeliac disease had lower NL than healthy individuals. Most individuals with and without CD had borderline EINLA scores. Celiac patients should be provided with education on a gluten-free diet as well as nutrition literacy
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