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Diet and Nutrition in Crohn Disease (cont.)

Medical Author:
Kathryn L Hale, MS, PA-C
Coauthor:
Sandeep Mukherjee, MD, MB, BCh
Medical Editor:
Simmy Bank, MD, MB, ChB
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
BS Anand, MD

Why does my doctor say I may need a special diet?

Some people with Crohn's disease are simply unable to meet their nutritional needs through the food they eat. Others are not able to take solid food during a severe Crohn's flare or after surgery on their intestines. Still others, such as growing children, need extra nutritional support. Each of these groups may benefit from a special diet.
 
The 2 most widely used special diets are elemental diets and total parenteral nutrition. In some people these diets are temporary measures; others will be on special diets for the rest of their life.

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