M'Kenna's Story

3. – The protein found in wheat, barley, and rye that makes people with celiac disease sick
5. – An autoimmune disease that damages the small intestine when gluten is eaten
8. – When the body cannot absorb enough nutrients from food
10. – A digestive symptom that causes frequent loose bowel movements
12. – The body system that attacks the intestine in celiac disease
13. – The part of the digestive system damaged by celiac disease
14. – A medical test that checks for antibodies
15. – When gluten-free food touches gluten-containing food
16. – Feeling very tired due to lack of nutrients

1. – Tiny finger-like structures in the small intestine that absorb nutrients
2. – Foods that do not contain gluten naturally
4. – A medical test where doctors use a camera to look inside the small intestine
6. – Pain M’Kenna felt after eating
7. – A sport M’Kenna struggled to play when she was sick
9. – A condition caused by low iron levels
11. – The only treatment for celiac disease