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Ajit Sood1, Vineet Ahuja2, Saurabh Kedia2
1Department of Gastroenterology, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, 141 001, India. ajitsood10@gmail.com.
These guidelines offer 38 evidence-based recommendations for clinical nutrition in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in Asian countries. They cover diet
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Clinical Nutrition
- Dietetics
Background:
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) incidence is rising in Asian countries, coinciding with dietary pattern shifts.
- Diet plays a significant role in IBD pathogenesis and management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish multidisciplinary clinical nutrition guidelines for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) tailored for Asian countries.
- To address key nutritional aspects of IBD, including pathogenesis, therapy, and special situations.
Main Methods:
- Guidelines developed based on published literature and expert opinion.
- Recommendations finalized through a rigorous peer review and Delphi process.
Main Results:
- The consensus addresses the role of diet in IBD pathogenesis and therapy.
- It includes recommendations on malnutrition, nutritional assessment, and rehabilitation for IBD patients.
Conclusions:
- Thirty-eight recommendations provide objective data for nutritional support and primary nutritional therapy in IBD.
- These guidelines aim to optimize clinical nutrition for IBD patients in Asian healthcare settings.
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