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Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology
• Allergy and Immunology
• Nutritional Science

Background:

• Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic, emerging immunoallergic disease in adults, triggered by food antigens.
• It causes recurrent esophageal dysfunction and inflammation, requiring individualized treatment.
• Dietary management, including empirical food elimination, is a key therapeutic approach.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the dietary intake of eosinophilic esophagitis patients on a six-food group elimination diet (SFED).
• To identify potential nutritional deficiencies associated with the SFED in this patient group.

Main Methods:

• A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 14 EoE patients undergoing SFED treatment.
• Dietary intake was assessed using a 72-hour food record.
• Statistical analysis compared intake with Spanish healthy adult references using Mann-Whitney, Kruskal-Wallis, and Chi-squared tests (p < 0.05).

Main Results:

• Patients on the SFED showed deficiencies in energy, protein, and fiber intake.
• A significant portion (60%) of the sample did not meet recommended intake for calcium, zinc, magnesium, folic acid, niacin, and vitamins B2 and D.
• These deficiencies were assessed considering age and sex.

Conclusions:

• The SFED approach for EoE requires careful consideration of potential nutritional shortfalls.
• Periodic nutritional status assessment, including micronutrient evaluation, is essential for patients on this diet.
• A specific supplementation plan should accompany the SFED to address identified deficiencies.