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Clinical Reference Systems: Pediatric Advisor 10.0
Wheat Allergy Diet
Avoid All Sources of Wheat
In this country, wheat is a common food. This makes a diet
containing no wheat one of the most difficult to plan.
If your child has a wheat allergy, he must avoid all sources
of wheat protein. The list of foods that must be avoided is
long, including breads, buns, muffins, cakes, candy,
cereals, cookies, crackers, lunch meats, pastas, pizza,
pancakes, sauces, and snack foods.
You must read labels carefully, because many processed foods,
such as ice cream, catsup, and even instant coffee contain
hidden wheat flour.
Read Food Labels
Knowing how to read a food label will help you avoid
problems caused by wheat in foods.
Terms that mean the product does contain wheat protein:
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bran high gluten flour wheat germ
farina high protein flour wheat gluten
enriched flour vital gluten wheat starch
gluten wheat bran whole-wheat flour
graham flour
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Terms that may mean the product contains wheat protein:
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gelatinized starch modified starch
modified food starch starch
vegetable gum vegetable starch
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Use Wheat Substitutes
You can substitute products made from oats, rice, rye,
barley, or corn. These substitutes may be available in your
grocery or health-food store. You may also buy flours made
from these grains to use in your recipes.
Other good sources of safe foods are specialty foods for
people who must also avoid gluten-containing grains (wheat,
oats, barley, and rye). These foods may be found in health-
food shops or ordered from mail-order companies.
Provide Missing Nutrients
Because this diet is very restrictive, give your child a
daily vitamin pill. Have a dietitian check your child's diet
from time to time.
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