[Innovative approaches to study food patterns in functional gastrointestinal disorders]

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology
• Nutrition Science
• Dietary Research

Background:

• Dietary patterns significantly influence the development and management of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs).
• Existing research highlights the critical role of nutrition in FGIDs such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Purpose of the Study:

• To review modern nutritional assessment methods for FGIDs.
• To summarize current data on the role of dietary patterns in the clinical manifestations and treatment of FGIDs.

Main Methods:

• A systematic literature review was conducted using PubMed and Google Scholar.
• Keywords included "nutritional pattern," "dietary pattern," and terms related to FGIDs, GERD, IBS, and treatment.
• Eighty-one original studies meeting specific data inclusion criteria were analyzed.

Main Results:

• The review summarized methods for assessing dietary patterns in FGIDs.
• Data on dietary patterns in patients with GERD and IBS were compiled.
• The clinical utility of nutritional assessment using dietary patterns was evaluated.

Conclusions:

• Nutritional assessment provides valuable insights for optimizing FGID patient diets.
• Effective dietary pattern assessment can lead to improved treatment results, reduced medication use, and potentially inform functional food development.