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March 23, 2026Sociology of Health & Illness

Free for Life: Celiac Disease, Medical Recognition, and the Food Industry. By E. Abel and K. Gluten, New York: NYU Press, 2025. 232pp 30 (paperback) 89 (hardcover) 30 (ebook) ISBN 9781479834938

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This book examines celiac disease’s impact on food security and social class, suggesting ongoing dietary guideline reforms are needed.

Key Points

  • To explore social, political, and historical challenges related to celiac disease in the U.S.
  • Analyses historical misconceptions regarding celiac disease.
  • Examines the influence of wellness influencers on the gluten-free diet.
  • Investigates the role of health-advocacy organizations and food industry partnerships.
  • Identifies barriers to accessing safe gluten-free food based on social class and ethnicity.
  • Highlights the negative impact of misleading diet endorsements on public perception of celiac disease.
  • Demonstrates how online forums serve as a contentious space for sharing information and support.

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Mary Hanlon (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c08bcaa48f6b84677f97c2https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9566.70171
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