TED-Ed: What's the big deal with gluten? - William D. Chey

The video explores gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley, and its role in food. It discusses gluten-related disorders like wheat allergy, celiac disease, and non-celiac gluten sensitivity, highlighting symptoms and treatments. The video also examines the causes of gluten sensitivity, including immune responses and the nocebo effect, and suggests that some issues may be due to fructans rather than gluten itself.

What is gluten primarily responsible for in food preparation?

• Color in vegetables

• Spiciness in sauces

• Elasticity in dough

• Sweetness in desserts

Which condition is characterized by an immune response to wheat proteins?

• Celiac disease

• Wheat allergy

• Non-celiac gluten sensitivity

• Lactose intolerance

What is the most effective treatment for celiac disease?

• Surgery

• Increased fiber intake

• Antibiotics

• Gluten-free diet

What is a common symptom of non-celiac gluten sensitivity?

• High blood pressure

• Joint pain

• Increased appetite

• Improved vision

What is a potential cause of symptoms in people claiming gluten sensitivity?

• Lack of sleep

• Excessive exercise

• Fructans in wheat

• Vitamin deficiency

What effect occurs when a person believes something will cause problems, and it does?

• Nocebo effect

• Placebo effect

• Butterfly effect

• Domino effect

What might be a more accurate term than non-celiac gluten sensitivity?

• Sugar intolerance

• Fat intolerance

• Protein intolerance

• Wheat intolerance