Table 1.
“Plan My C-Day” 66 actions and eight action categories.
| Action Category | Actions |
|---|---|
| ask | Ask at the place what is/isn’t gluten-free |
| Ask someone else to ask for me | |
| Ask the person who prepared the food, what are the ingredients | |
| Ask questions before so as not to be disappointed | |
| Ask who the manufacturer of the product is | |
| Ask to speak to the person in charge if not sure about the information provided | |
| Ask what’s the plan, before the event | |
| Ask someone to prepare GF substitutes for me before the food activity | |
| Ask who to contact to get the gluten-free serving | |
| Ask before the event if there are any gluten-free accommodations | |
| avoid | Remind myself to avoid anything that says “may contain gluten” in the ingredients |
| Remind myself to strictly adhere to a gluten-free diet | |
| Remind myself to check even when seeing someone else with celiac disease eating something | |
| Remind myself to only drink if there are no gluten-free options | |
| Remind myself to maintain self-discipline | |
| Remind myself that if unsure—do not eat | |
| Remind myself to avoid food I am not familiar with | |
| Tell myself I came to enjoy myself and not to eat | |
| take | Bring myself a gluten-free substitute |
| Keep a box with substitutes at the place of the activity | |
| Always take a gluten-free substitute for just in case | |
| Take basic gluten-free products | |
| Take equipment for preparing gluten-free food | |
| Take gluten-free food in a cooler bag | |
| Take a wallet with money in case something is missing | |
| Buy gluten-free products | |
| check | Check information online, on social networks |
| Check before a vacation how to say “gluten” in the local language | |
| Check what needs to be brought from home in advance | |
| Make sure the information on the Internet is up-to-date and accurate | |
| Check and make sure before eating a dish that is defined as gluten-free | |
| Check the packaging of refreshments/food distributed | |
| Check in advance what is safe/not safe in order to be prepared accordingly | |
| Check if the menu includes gluten-free dishes | |
| Check in advance what will be available, don’t take a chance | |
| collaborate | Ask and consult with parents before an activity |
| Coordinate bringing gluten-free food with another sensitive participant | |
| Prepare gluten-free food with someone else | |
| Talk to friends about finding places with gluten-free options | |
| Keep up-to-date with friends when planning to bring refreshments | |
| Take part in planning a social gathering | |
| Take interest in the menu | |
| make | Take responsibility |
| Cook gluten-free food for myself | |
| Prepare myself reminder notes | |
| Send myself cell phone reminders | |
| Prepare in advance | |
| Make sure to eat before an event with food | |
| Bake gluten-free cakes/cookies | |
| phone | Call the restaurant |
| Call a friend before visiting | |
| Call and find out if it is appropriate to go to a place that has gluten-free options | |
| Call the person in charge to find out about gluten-free options | |
| Call to ask for gluten-free substitutes | |
| Call parents to double check | |
| Call the venue to find out about gluten-free preparation | |
| tell | Update parents about an event or activity information |
| Ask the waiter at the restaurant for a gluten-free menu | |
| Tell the person in charge of the event that I have celiac disease | |
| Mention before dinner that I should be first | |
| Inform friends | |
| Say at the event that I need a gluten-free dish | |
| Tell others what I can and can’t eat | |
| Inform relevant parties | |
| Remind people so not to fall between the cracks | |
| Tell the person in charge that I want to see packaging |