Effect of a gluten-free diet on bone mineral density in children with celiac disease.

Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the evolution of bone mineral density (BMD) in children with celiac disease and to evaluate the effect of a gluten-free diet (GFD).

Methods: Altogether, 44 children (31 girls and 13 boys) were followed-up. BMD was measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry of the lumbar spine (Hologic QDR 4500).