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Nutrition in Crohn's disease
B J Philipsen-Geerling1, R J Brummer
1Numico Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands. bertine.philipsen@numico-research.nl
Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care
|August 10, 2000
Summary
This review explores how nutrition impacts Crohn's disease, examining dietary causes, the patient's nutritional state, and therapeutic dietary interventions for this chronic inflammatory bowel condition.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Nutritional Science
Background:
- Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease.
- Nutrition is recognized as a significant factor influencing Crohn's disease.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the intricate relationship between nutrition and Crohn's disease.
- To focus on three key areas: dietary etiological factors, nutritional status, and nutritional therapy.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing studies on nutrition and Crohn's disease.
Main Results:
- Dietary factors can contribute to the onset and progression of Crohn's disease.
- Patients with Crohn's disease often exhibit specific nutritional deficiencies and altered nutritional status.
- Nutritional therapy is a crucial component in managing Crohn's disease.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the role of nutrition is vital for managing Crohn's disease.
- Further research into dietary interventions can improve patient outcomes and quality of life.