Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease are chronic, relapsing, unpredictable gastrointestinal disorders collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Australia has a high prevalence, with more than 80,000 patients, and this is expected to rise to more than 100,000 by 2022.¹

Since symptoms and active disease can cause anaemia, loss of appetite, food avoidance, malnutrition and weight loss, dietary intervention is important.²

Dietary goals are to correct nutritional deficiency, boost nutrients needed for healing, reduce inflammation, promote a healthy gut microbiome and manage food intolerances.²