An Inside Look at Gluten-Free Food

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Gluten-Free Food
There is an estimate of 3 million people in the United States that have celiac disease (CD). Individuals with CD, any foods that contain gluten trigger the production of antibodies that attack and damage the lining of the small intestine; thus, limiting nutrient absorption (U.S. FDA, 2013). On August 2, 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a final rule that defines “gluten-free” for food labeling. “The FDA’s new ‘gluten-free’ definition will help people with this condition make food choices with confidence and allow them to better manage their health,” said the FDA Commissioner Margaret A. Hamburg, M.D. (Burgess, 2013).
Regulations

Restaurant Accreditation
The attitudes and beliefs of restaurant owners is essential in the slow, yet steadily growing industry of gluten-free products (Glazer, 2013). Since it is a voluntary process, the manager needs to have a clear understanding on the needs of those individuals who have gluten-related disorders, gluten sensitivity, and individuals who are on the diet based on personal beliefs regarding gluten (National Foundation for Celiac Awareness, 2014a).
Management Training
The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) and its subsidiary Regulatory Compliance Services (RCS) are committed to providing an easy, one-stop solution for business regulatory compliance and trainings needs through the use of SafeStaff® and ServSafe, the gold standards of Florida Regulatory training materials (FRLA, n.d., A). FRLA’s, RCS is Florida’s leader in providing management and regulatory compliance training programs in the state’s hospitality industry. RCS offers world-class training programs in areas of Responsible Vendor Training, Employee Foodhandler Training, Fo...

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