Crohns Disease

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Dietary Therapy

Dietary therapy for Crohn’s patients is being increasingly recognized as a vital part of overall care. In a real sense, the patient must become an active partner in her or his care. Dietary therapy means that the patient or the caregiver of a patient understands the importance of the following in Crohn’s patients.
  • Protein – how much and what type
  • Carbohydrates – again, how much and what type
  • Fat
  • Vitamins – especially the importance of C, D and some of the B vitamins
  • Minerals – calcium, selenium, zinc
  • Fish oil
  • Herbs
A full outline of this information can be accessed at Crohn’s Disease Dietary Therapy.
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