Incorporating Nutrition-Based Strategies into IBD Treatment

We present an overview of evidence-based recommendations and recent research in dietary therapy and nutrition management for patients with IBD.Recent FindingsPatients with IBD should undergo a comprehensive nutrition assessment with the assistance of a registered dietitian (RD), including screening for micronutrient deficiencies. Multiple specialized whole foods and liquid formula diets have been evaluated as part of induction and maintenance therapy for IBD. Nutritional status should ideally be optimized in the perioperative setting as well.SummaryNutritional issues are prevalent among IBD patients and should be addressed by a multidisciplinary team, tailored to each patient ’s disease type, severity and course, including response to medical therapy and need for surgical management, as well as relevant psychosocial considerations.
Source: Current Gastroenterology Reports - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research