Kati is a 27-year-old Caucasian who works as a bank teller. She is 5'3" tall and weighs 102 pounds. She began experiencing recurrent gastrointestinal disturbances such as diarrhea, steatorrhea, and flatulence several months ago. She made an appointment with her physician after noticing that she was losing weight. Laboratory tests confirmed a diagnosis of celiac disease
What does Kati need to understand about the role of oats in her diet?
a. She should purchase only uncontaminated oats and consume limited quantities.
b. She should not consume oats in any form.
c. She should limit her consumption of oats to 1 cup of dry rolled oats per day.
d. She will need to learn how to prepare oats correctly for consumption.
a
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