IS NUTRITION OF SPECIAL IMPORTANCE TO IBD PATIENTS? Yes, vitally so. IBD patients, especially people with Crohn’s disease, are prone to becoming malnourished for several reasons. First, the appetite is often reduced. Second, chronic diseases tend to increase the energy (calorie) needs of the body. This is especially the case when IBD is “flaring up. ”Third, IBD, particularly Crohn’s disease is often associated with maldigestion and malabsorption of dietary protein, fat, carbohydrates, water, and a wide variety of vitamins and minerals. Thus, much of what one eats may never truly get into the body. On the other hand, good nutrition is one of the assets the body uses to restore itself to health. Therefore, the tendency to become malnourished must be resisted. Restoration and maintenance of good nutrition is a key principle in the management of IBD. ccfa.org/resources/diet-and-nutrition-1.html
Posted on: Sat, 19 Jul 2014 13:01:34 +0000
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