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Question 1. For whom might a gluten-free diet be beneficial?

Question 2. If gluten is avoided, what food groups/specific foods are missing from the diet? How might the diet affect carbohydrate intake?

Question 3. What nutrients could be missing from a gluten-free diet? We have not discussed other nutrients yet, but as a hint, look at a Nutrition Fact Panel for a common food that contains gluten and see what nutrients are present and compare with its gluten-free alternative.

Question 4. If a person did not have a medical condition that warranted a gluten-free diet, list any possible pros and cons of them following this restriction in their diet.

Question 5. What benefits do you see, if any, from the gluten-free trend? Be specific about what the benefit is and who benefits.