Cure8 research brief
Many people with IBD change their diets and avoid foods they believe trigger flares. Differences between Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis were observed, and many—especially those with UC—reported not receiving dietary advice from healthcare providers.
Adults with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, gastroenterologists, IBD dietitians, and patient advocacy groups
This cross-sectional questionnaire of members of Sweden’s largest IBD patient organization asked about food choices and beliefs. About a third of invited members responded (738 participants; 49% CD, 51% UC).
Key findings reported in the abstract: 71% said IBD affected their thoughts about food; a higher proportion of people with CD than UC reported changing their diet and avoiding foods believed to prevent flares. Forty-two percent had not received dietary advice from healthcare professionals, and this lack of advice was more common in UC than CD.
Survey-based study with 34% response rate from a patient-organization sample; findings describe self-reported beliefs and behaviors and do not test specific diets or outcomes.
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