Patient/caregiver was educated on gluten sensitivity as follows: Gluten is a mixture of proteins found in cereal grains, such as, wheat, rye, & barley. Various food products made of these cereal grains, such as, bread and bakery products, breakfast cereals, pasta, soups, sauces, beer, and whiskey can also carry significant amounts of gluten. Cross contact with gluten may also occur when other cereals such as, oats, are grown or processed in facilities along with gluten [...]
Patient/caregiver was educated on gluten free diet as follows: Plain milk and plain yogurt are usually considered gluten free and so, are good for consumption by individuals with gluten sensitivity. Exercise caution with/avoid malted milk products, flavored milk, flavored yogurts, and yogurts with cookies, as the added ingredients could contain gluten and compromise the limitation placed on gluten consumption. Regular ice cream is safe for consumption, but avoid ice cream with cookies or candy, as [...]
Patient/caregiver was educated gluten free diet as follows: All processed foods, such as, frozen meals, ready to be eaten curries, canned fruits, and canned vegetables are best avoided, for the risk of contamination with gluten during food processing. Avoid all ready-to-consume meals in the grocery stores, left open for picking by individual customers. Cross-contamination with gluten is a severe risk, when individuals use the same spoon to serve breaded products and gluten free products. All [...]
Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Calcitriol as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose and frequency on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take the medication dose for the duration prescribed without fail. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Calcitriol must be taken with some food, for better absorption and action. Also, taking the medication [...]
Patient was educated on measurements to remember for calorie count as follows: 1 cc = 1 ml 1 oz = 30 ml 1 oz = 28 grams 1 Liter = 1000 ml = 33 oz 1 Teaspoon = 5 ml = 4 grams 1 Tablespoon = 15 ml 1 cup = 8 oz = 240 ml 1000 ml = 1 liter 3.8 liters = 1 gallon 1000 milligrams = 1 gram 1000 grams = 1 [...]