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Diet and gastrointestinal disease.

Jeffrey S Hyams1

  • 1Pediatrics, University of Connecticut School of Medicine and Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition, Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Hartford, 06106, USA. jhyams@ccmckids.org

Current Opinion in Pediatrics
|September 28, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Dietary changes are key for managing gastrointestinal issues like Crohn disease and celiac disease. Proper nutrition and fiber intake can significantly improve symptoms and aid recovery in digestive disorders.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Dietary manipulation is a crucial therapeutic strategy for common gastrointestinal (GI) disorders.
  • Nutritional interventions can significantly impact disease progression and symptom management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the essential role of diet in managing GI disorders.
  • To review the impact of specific dietary strategies on conditions like Crohn disease, celiac disease, and functional bowel disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on dietary interventions for GI disorders.
  • Analysis of the effects of protein, calories, gluten restriction, fiber, and fluid intake on specific conditions.

Main Results:

  • Adequate protein and calorie intake in Crohn disease may improve symptoms and growth.

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  • Gluten restriction is curative for celiac disease-related intestinal inflammation.
  • Fiber and fluid adjustments can ameliorate symptoms in chronic nonspecific diarrhea and functional constipation.

    • Conclusions:

    • A comprehensive understanding of diet's role is vital for effective GI disorder management.
    • Tailored dietary interventions offer significant therapeutic benefits for various digestive conditions.