Posted by ImproveCareNow™ on April 02, 2025
Nutritional Therapy for IBD - an ICN partner organization dedicated to advancing evidence-based nutrition as part of IBD treatment plans to enhance the well-being and health outcomes of all children and adults with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, recently launched an IBD Nutrition Navigator™
ImproveCareNow Parent/Family Advisory Council lead, Leah, wrote this about the new IBD Nutrition Navigator in a recent PFAC Newsletter:
"I am one of the PFAC leads focusing on dietary and nutritional therapy, and as a parent of two children diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, I understand how important it is to find the right approach. Both of my children have followed the Specific Carbohydrate Diet for 8.5 years—one as the primary therapy and the other as a complementary therapy alongside medications. Every patient is unique, and what works best for them can vary. When managing IBD, it’s essential to explore all the tools available to help your child reach remission and live their best life."
This intuitive interactive tool provides valuable information and insights into everything from healthy, gut-friendly recipes to guidance on dietary therapies like Exclusive Enteral Nutrition (EEN), Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD), and Crohn's Disease Exclusion Diet (CDED). The site is evidence-based and cites relevant research studies, making it an excellent resource that can facilitate meaningful nutrition discussions, offering healthcare providers valuable insights while guiding patients through a simple, step-by-step approach grounded in clinical evidence.