Gluten-Free Foods An estimated 3 million people in the United States are affected by celiac disease (CD). In individuals with CD, any food that contains gluten triggers the production of antibodies that attack and damage the lining of the small intestine; therefore, limiting nutrient absorption (US FDA, 2013). On August 2, 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a final rule defining “gluten-free” for food labeling. “The FDA's new 'gluten-free' definition will help people with the condition make food choices with confidence and allow them to better manage their health,” said FDA Commissioner Margaret A. Hamburg, MD (Burgess, 2013 ). and the beliefs of restaurateurs is essential in the slow but constantly growing gluten-free sector (Glazer, 2013). Because this is a voluntary process, the manager must have a clear understanding of the needs of those with gluten-related disorders, gluten sensitivities, and individuals following a diet based on personal beliefs about gluten (National Gluten Awareness Foundation of Celiac Disease), 2014a). Management Training The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) and its subsidiary Regulatory Compliance Services (RCS) are committed to providing a simple, comprehensive solution to your company's regulatory compliance and training needs through the use of SafeStaff® and ServSafe, the gold standards of Florida regulatory training materials (FRLA, n.d., A). FRLA, RCS is Florida's leader in providing management and regulatory compliance training programs to the state's hospitality industry. RCS offers world-class training programs in the areas of Responsible Supplier Training, Food Industry Employee Training, Fo...... middle of paper ......ttp://uh7qf6fd4h.search.serialssolutions. com/GREAT Kitchens, (March 21, 2014). Great benefits. Retrieved from http://www.celiaccentral.org/About/GREAT-Benefits/1050/National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA), (2014, May 16). Gluten Free Certification. Retrieved from http://www.celiaccentral.org/gluten-free-certification/National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA), (2014, May 16). Gluten-free certification program. Retrieved from http://www.gf-cert.org/National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA), (2014, May 16). Excellent training service on gluten-free foods. Retrieved from http://www.celiaccentral.org/great-gluten-free-foodservice-training/US Food and Drug Administration FDA, (2013, November 11). Labeling of gluten-free foods. Retrieved from http://www.fda.gov/food/guidanceregulation/guidancedocumentsregulatoryinformation/allergens/ucm362510.htm