Nutrition Solutions is a specialist nutrition and dietetic clinic for digestive health and gastrointestinal disorders. All appointments are with Jocelyn Hunter Clarke Dietitian (APD) & Nutritionist (AN).

Crohn’s Disease

Dietary assessment by a Dietitian at the time of diagnosis is important as nutrient deficiencies are possible due to malabsorption. There is often diarrhoea and loss of appetite and this can lead to unintended weight loss. Sometimes nutrient and/or high calorie supplements are required.

During active stage (flare up) of the disease a short term low residue diet may be recommended to prevent aggravation of the bowel and help minimise symptoms while inflammation is present.

During the inactive (quiescent) stage of the disease when the inflammation is under control the recommendation is a healthy anti-inflammatory diet with focus on microbiome diversity.

Sometimes gastrointestinal symptoms persist during the inactive stage despite good management of inflammation. This often means that functional gut symptoms are persisting (irritable bowel) and a supervised low FODMAP dietary trial is often recommended

How can our dietitian help?

  • Dietary assessment and supplementation recommendations
  • Low residue diet plans if required during the active stage of the disease
  • Longer term symptom management which involves identification of trigger foods and this may involve a short term Low FODMAP diet
  • Longer term eating habits with focus on anti-inflammatory foods and nurturing gut microbiome diversity to support gut health

For expert dietitian advice, please book an appointment with Jocelyn Hunter Clarke on 07 3051 5833 or click below

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