Which foods are included in a gluten-free diet as described?

• A. Rice, corn, soy flour, fruit, vegetables, meat, egg, milk.
• B. Wheat bread and crackers.
• C. Oats and barley cereals.
• D. Rye crackers.

Answer: (A)

Gluten-free means avoiding gluten, the protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and related grains. Foods that fit this diet are those that don’t contain gluten and are safe to eat when prepared without gluten-containing ingredients or cross-contamination. Rice and corn are grains that don’t have gluten, and soy flour can be gluten-free when produced without gluten-containing grains. Fruits, vegetables, meat, eggs, and milk are naturally gluten-free and form part of a GF diet.

In contrast, items made from wheat, barley, or rye contain gluten and are not suitable for a gluten-free diet. That’s why breads or crackers made from wheat, rye crackers, and barley cereals aren’t included. Oats can be tricky because they’re naturally gluten-free, but they’re often processed with gluten-containing grains, so they’re usually only allowed if labeled gluten-free.