Research Study Looking for Participants to Complete Survey

 

A Masters Student in the Behavioural Health Sciences Research Lab in the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences at Brock University is conducting a research study entitled “A Life without Wheat: Dietary Adherence, Physical Activity and Motives”, to look at individuals living on a gluten-free diet, their dietary adherence, physical activity levels and the reasons why they engage in these lifestyle behaviours.

 

This study involves responding to a series of online questionnaires on a secured site that will take approximately 15 minutes of your time.

 

To participate in this study you must be: (a) self-identified as living on a gluten-free diet, (b) have consented to participate, (c) between the ages of 18-64, (d) must be able to understand and speak English, (e) willing to complete a series of questionnaires and, (f) must have access to both a computer and Internet. 

 

February 20 is the deadline to complete the survey.

 

Survey Link: http://fluidsurveys.com/surveys/dmack/amy-thesis/

 

 

New Guidelines on Oats Consumption

 

The Canadian Celiac Association’s Professional Advisory Board has issued a new position statement on the consumption of oats by individuals with Celiac Disease.

 

Please visit the CCA’s website by clicking on the following link for the full statement:  http://www.celiac.ca/?page_id=2831

 

 

Food Recall

 

The CFIA has issued a recall for Mann’s brand Mediterranean Style Snap Pea Sensations due to undeclared wheat (as well as mustard, sesame and soy).

 

For more information, including a photo of the product visit the CFIA’s website at:

http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2015-01-19/eng/1421730513089/1421730556698