Celiac disease is a silent epidemic impacting children's health and academic performance. Schools must adapt to this dietary reality.
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One in 120 children suffer from coeliac disease, fundamentally altering how they learn and participate in school life. Ignoring this widespread dietary reality is educational negligence. We must integrate comprehensive gluten-free options and awareness into every facet of the learning environment. Are we truly preparing all children for success, or just the gluten-tolerant ones?
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Implementing widespread gluten-free programmes is costly and impractical for schools. Focus should remain on core curriculum delivery, with individual dietary needs addressed on a case-by-case basis by parents and healthcare providers.
