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***CSA/USA REGIONAL CONFERENCE, MARCH 27TH***
TYSON'S CORNER

CSA/USA Celiac Sprue Chapter #100
DC Metro Regional Conference & Dinner
March 27th 12:00pm - 8:30pm
Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Corner
8661 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA

Meeting Flyer can be downloaded at: http://www.wifidoctors.com

Keynote Speakers:

COMPLICATIONS OF CELIAC DISEASE
Peter H.R. Green, M.D.
Director of the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University
Professor of Clinical Medicine at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons
"Mortality rates among adult Celiacs is about two to three times that of the general
population. In the first portion of Dr. Green's lectures, he will be discussing Celiac Disease's
relationship to mortality rates, it's autoimmune connection, fertility complications, and
related neurologic problems."

HEALTH BEYOND CELIAC DISEASE
Margaret Gill, M.D.
Mayo Clinic and Foundation Rochester, Minnesota Department of Family Medicine
"Dr. Gill lectures on her personal experiences as a Celiac and how to master the diet
--and follow it. She also provides medical guidelines for your health care provider on
monitoring your health and also discusses other preventative issues such as Cancer
screening guidelines (Breast, Colon, Cervical, Prostate, Lung and Ovarian), Osteoporosis
and Immunizations."

GLORIOUS GRAINS
Anne Roland Lee, MSEd, RD, Nutritionist, Celiac Disease Center Columbia University, New York
"Anne's research recently published in the American Journal Of Dietetics on the
"Effects of the Gluten-Free Diet on the Quality of Life of Individuals with Celiac Disease"
and her Nutritional Assessment Tools developed for dietitians to use while counseling patients
with celiac disease, provides for an insightful lecture on nutritional concerns with an emphasizes
on the nutrient benefits of the variety of grains available at the marketplace.

SPRING-TIME CUISINE: NATURALLY GLUTEN-FREE!
Glutenfreeda.com's chef, Jessica Hale
Explore delicious, wonderful naturally gluten-free foods this spring without shopping by mail
order or hunting down those products that are sometimes, if not always, difficult to find.
Glutenfreeda.com's chef, Jessica Hale, invites you into her "kitchen" to share some helpful tips
on how to enjoy living on a gluten-free diet. In this class we will demystify a classic Italian
dish and prepare a mouth-watering springtime entree and dessert perfectly suited for your entire
family or even special dinner guests.
Reserve your spot in this fun and informative class today! (fee for cooking class)

THE BASICS OF GLUTEN FREE BAKING
Lee Tobin, Whole Foods
In his lecture, Lee will discuss the basics of gluten-free baking, and give an update on
the gluten-free baking program that he is developing at Whole Foods Market.
Conference attendees who are interested in attending a tour of the grocery aisles at the local Whole
Foods Market at 143 Maple Ave. East Vienna, VA at 10:00am before the sessions begin, please email
Lee at: lee.tobin@wholefoods.com

***CHILDREN'S PROGRAM*****

CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP
Nancy Patin Falini, MA, RD, LDN
Author of "Gluten-Free Friends An Activity Book for Kids"
All children who register by March 15th and attend the workshop, will receive a free copy of Nancy's
"Gluten-Free Friends An Activity Book for Kids", compliments of the CSA/USA Inc.

"Breakfast", "Lunch", "Dinner" and "Snacks"
Jessica Hale, GlutenFeeda.com
Chef Jessica Hale will discuss and prepare Kid's favorite foods

***SPECIAL PRESENTATION****

CELIAC CHICKS DOT COM
http://www.celiacchicks.com
Kelly Courson & Kim Danyluk
Kim and Kelly felt there was room on the World Wide Web for a site that was informative and entertaining
to help deal with the restrictions of celiac disease, and make the sometimes difficult transition a
little easier. It really doesn't have to be a drag! So, CeliacChicks.com was born as a way to share
their discoveries and save you the trouble of trial and error. Learn about their trials and travels
at this fun, informative lecture.

****MORE!!!***

GLUTEN FREE BEER (yes, gluten-free beer from Ramapo Valley Brewery)

SHOPPING AT THE MEETING
Healthway Natural Foods
It's Healthway Natural Foods philosophy is to provide the local community with the highest quality
natural products, a friendly knowledgeable staff, and great value without compromising integrity
or quality. Shop at one of nine locations in our area where you'll find only 100% certified organic
produce and a variety of gluten free products. Please take advantage of this opportunity to discover
and sample new Gluten Free products for purchase and to take home from the meeting.


The CSA Gluten-Free Product Listing 8th edition-October 2003
For Sale at the Meeting...only 30 copies will be available.

Free Taste Testing of Gluten Free Products

gluten-free DINNER

Mixed Greens w/candied Pecans & Cranberries
Dinner Rolls donated by Gluten Free Delights and Chebe Breads
Basil & Pine Nut Pilaf
Seasonal Vegetables
Grilled Herb & Balsamic Vinegar Chicken Breasts - Casein free
Teriyaki Salmon - Casein free
Steak Fajitas with Corn Tortillas
Chocolate Raspberry Pound Cake
Dairy-Free Carrot Cake
All Adult Entrees $29.95 (Earlybird Registration Price till March 15th)
Children Entrees $12.00 (Fajitas)

Contact CSA/USA Chapter #100 Chairperson for registration or more information at
mvineyard40@aol.com or 703-471-5047