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Suggest how coeliac disease could affect the growth of a child

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It could make them be short for the rest of their life
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In celiac disease, gluten triggers the immune system to damage villi. Villi (VIL-eye) are finger-like projections lining the small intestine that absorb nutrients from food and send them into the bloodstream. Damaged villi can't absorb the vitamins and minerals that a child needs to grow.

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Correct me if im wrong(if its wrong sorry)

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