This innovative event seeks to raise awareness about celiac disease and the gluten-free diet among medical and allied health professionals, as well as those in the food and food service industries. Educational sessions for all professionals will be delivered by experts in the celiac and gluten-free industry! The Gluten-Free Industry: educational session for food and food service Industry professionals. topics include: the gluten-free market, considerations for restaurants and chefs, manufacturer roles and responsibilities, FDA labeling laws and recomendations. Advancing Awareness & Driving Diagnosis: educational session for health professionals topics include: diagnosis and treating celiac patients, gluten-free 101, gluten in medications, disease management and case findings. Opportunities for professionals and the general public include: A delicious gluten-free networking luncheon with special guests from Walmart and Sam's Club stores Inc. Local restaurants will showcase their gluten-free cooking and fabulous desserts! A gluten-free vendor fair featuring dozens of vendors from across the country. Guests will be able to sample products and taste the best the gluten-free industry has to offer. All attendees get to take home a fabulous goodie bag filled with gluten-free treats! Tickets for this fantastic event can be purchased online. There are a variety of ticket options and student discount rates available. For more information, download the Northwest Arkansas Celiac Awareness and Education Day flyer, or contact NFCA today!