Students n=56 Staff n=74 Overall n=130
I get unwell when I eat food that contains gluten 40 (71.4%) 49 (66.2%) 89 (68.5%)
I think I have CD but not tested for it 4 (7.1%) 2 (2.7%) 6 (4.6%)
I think I have gluten intolerance/gluten sensitivity but not tested for it 12 (21.4%) 17 (23.0%) 29 (22.3%)
I have a doctor confirmed diagnosis of CD 8 (14.3%) 18 (24.3%) 26 (20%)
To improve energy levels 21 (37.5%) 13 (17.6%) 34 (26.1%)
To lose weight 10 (17.9%) 6 (8.1%) 16 (12.3%)
My friends/family are on it 5 (8.9%) 5 (6.8%) 10 (7.7%)
It is cool to be on a diet 0 (0.0%) 0 (0.0%) 0 (0.0%)
To be healthier 17 (30.4%) 16 (21.6%) 33 (25.3%)
I have food/skin allergy 11 (19.6%) 4 (5.4%) 15 (11.5%)
Personal beliefs 4 (7.1%) 2 (2.7%) 6 (4.6%)
Other 12 (21.4%) 17 (23.0%) 29 (22.3%)
Table 3: Reasons for being on the GFD