People with IBD often malnourished, review finds

The Australian researchers have also found that dietary patterns differ for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
Clare Pain

People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) typically eat fewer calories and less fibre than recommended, a systematic review shows.

NSW investigators carried out the review and meta-analysis to determine the typical diets of patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and how they compare with healthy people.