What Does GFD Stand for in Nutrition? Unpacking the Gluten-Free Diet
                                
                                
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                                According to a 2014 CDC report, 72% of people on a gluten-free diet had no medical diagnosis for doing so, which highlights the widespread but often misunderstood nature of this dietary pattern. So, what does GFD stand for in nutrition and why is it so commonly adopted?