Recurring bloating, gas, or abdominal pain
Chronic diarrhea or constipation or both
Unexplained weight loss or weight gain
Pale, foul-smelling stool
Unexplained anemia
Bone or joint pain
Behavior changes/depression/irritability
Vitamin K Deficiency
Fatigue, weakness or lack of energy
Delayed growth or onset of puberty
Failure to thrive (in infants)
Missed menstrual periods
Infertility male and female
Spontaneous miscarriages
Canker sores inside the mouth
Tooth discoloration or loss of enamel
Symptoms of Celiac Disease may include
one or more of the following:
or
Have you or a family member ever
been diagnosed with the following?
Type 1 Diabetes
Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Thyroid Disease
Osteopenia/Osteoporosis
IBS
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Fibromyalgia
Peripheral Neuropathy
Sjögren’s Syndrome
Eczema
Do not self diagnose. Talk to your healthcare
provider about Celiac blood tests
that are available for the preliminary
diagnosis. In order to get accurate test
results, it is important that you are
following a daily diet that contains
gluten.
You’ve heard of Crohn’s
Disease, Cystic Fibrosis,
Multiple Sclerosis and
Parkinson’s disease.
Have you heard of
Celiac Disease?
Celiac Disease affects more
people than all of these
disorders combined! Alarming
numbers because Celiac
affects children as well as
adults, men and women.
Yet 97% of people with Celiac
Disease go undiagnosed.
Celiac Disease is one of
the most common genetic
conditions in the world. Celiac
is a multi-symptom, multi-system
disorder, activated by eating
gluten – proteins found in
wheat, rye and barley.
Symptoms vary and are not
always gastrointestinal.
If you can identify with any of
the symptoms or diagnoses
listed here – you might have
Celiac Disease.
Since 1990, Celiac Disease Foundation
(CDF) has been dedicated to promoting
awareness of Celiac Disease to increase
the rate, and shorten the time, of
diagnosis. CDF is constantly expanding
the supportive community for patients,
families and healthcare professionals.
CDF is actively involved in advocating
for patient concerns and networking
with other national and international
organizations to improve the quality of
life for Celiacs and their families.
Celiac Disease Foundation is a
nonprofit, public benefit corporation
dedicated to providing services and
support regarding Celiac Disease
and Dermatitis Herpetiformis, through
programs of awareness, education,
advocacy and research.
CDF is a national membership
organization. Become a member and
help support our ongoing efforts to raise
awareness of Celiac Disease. Find out
more by visiting the CDF website at
www.celiac.org
CDF Annual Education Conference & Food Faire
Saturday, May 2, 2009
8:30 am to 4:00 pm
New Location!!
Pasadena Convention Center Ballroom
300 East Green Street
Pasadena, CA 91101
(Parking included with validation)
**FEATURED SPEAKERS**
STEFANO GUANDALINI, MD
Professor of Pediatrics, Section Chief, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Director, University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center
FRANCISCO LEON, MD, PhD
Executive Medical Director, Clinical Development & Medical Affairs, Alba Therapeutics
JOSEPH MURRAY, MD
Professor of Medicine, adult gastroenterologist, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
STEVEN PLOGSTED, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist, Nutrition Support Service, Nationwide Hospital,
Columbus, Ohio, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy,
Raabe College of Pharmacy, Ohio Northern University, Columbus, Ohio
Introducing
“The Missing Ingredient” with Frank Baldassare
www.codyboyentertainment.com
ALSO FEATURING
“One on One Session” with Pediatric Gastroenterologist STEFANO GUANDALINI, MD
“One on One Session” with Adult Gastroenterologist JOSEPH MURRAY, MD
“Ask the Dieticians” – One on One with Registered Dieticians
Lunchtime sessions for newly diagnosed and parents of celiac children
CDF Connections & Chapters – meet and greet
Presentation of Champion of Celiac Disease Awareness Award
Gluten-free Goodie Bag with each registration
Continental gluten-free breakfast and lunch**
Gluten-free food demos
Gluten-free pizza and beer tasting
Extensive vendor displays with gluten-free food samples and sales
Fundraising raffle
**Please contact the CDF office if a dairy free or vegetarian meal is required.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
REGISTRATION – AFTER APRIL 15TH
| Registrations after April 15, 2009 | $130.00 |
| Youth: (under 14 years)
NOTE** There will NOT be a supervised Children’s Program this year. |
$75.00 |
| Walk-ins Day of the Conference | $130.00 |
Cancellation fee: $25
(Note: last day for online registration – April 30, 2009)
Tax deductible to the extent allowed by law
Online Registration Now Closed
For more information or to Register over the phone
call CDF office at 818-990-2354
Download the CDF Conference Program here
If you are a CDF member or are on the CDF mailing list look for your program in the mail!
EXHIBITOR/SPONSOR INFORMATION:
For sponsorship opportunities and exhibitor information contact deborah@celiac.org
DON’T WAIT! SPACE IS LIMITED, REGISTER NOW!
Hotel information
Sheraton Pasadena Hotel
303 East Cordova Street
Pasadena, California 91101
(626) 449-4000 or (800) 457-7940
Sheraton Central Reservation Office (800) 325-3535
Request the Celiac Disease Foundation group rate ($129 a night)
On-line reservations www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/CeliacDisease
