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Food Matters in Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

For a long time, it was thought that diet does not matter when it comes to managing Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, two conditions that are collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Growing evidence suggests that food does indeed matter, as diet is both a risk factor,1 and a therapeutic option. Increasing evidence associates Western diet and ultra-processed foods with the development of IBD,2 while growing evidence points to the therapeutic potential of manipulating diet.3  Nutritional therapy focuses on using diet and nutrition alongside medications to manage symptoms, aid healing, and reduce inflammation.


References

  1. Lo CH, Lochhead P, Khalili H, et al. Dietary Inflammatory Potential and Risk of Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Gastroenterology. 2020;159(3):873-883.e1. doi.org/10.1053/j.gastro.2020.05.011
  2. Narula N, Wong ECL, Dehghan M, et al. Association of ultra-processed food intake with risk of inflammatory bowel disease: prospective cohort study. BMJ. 2021;374:n1554. Published 2021 Jul 14. doi:10.1136/bmj.n1554
  3. Sasson AN, Ananthakrishnan AN, Raman M. Diet in Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2021;19(3):425-435.e3. doi:10.1016/j.cgh.2019.11.054
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The IBD Nutrition Navigator™

Practical Guidance for Integrating Nutrition Into IBD Care.

"What should I eat?” is the most common question for patients after an IBD diagnosis. Our new algorithm-based tool assists healthcare providers and patients in using nutritional therapy alongside medication to optimize IBD care.
The IBD Nutrition Navigator™  follows a patient-centered approach and shared decision-making at every step. Together, the healthcare provider and the patient choose the right nutritional therapy after assessing nutritional status, evaluating the disease state, and considering the patient’s goals, resources, and interest in dietary treatment.

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Since 2019, Nutritional Therapy for IBD has supported patients and clinicians through evidence-based nutritional strategies. We are committed to ensure a future where all patients with IBD receive access, information, and resources to evidence-based nutrition alongside medication.

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