A recent study found high malnutrition risk in 14% of 237 IBD patients, including those with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, irrespective of body weight. The study, which linked symptoms like diarrhea to malnutrition, underscores the importance of dietitian support in IBD clinics for immediate nutritional assessment and care planning. The integration of a full-time dietitian has notably enhanced patient care, highlighting the effectiveness of multidisciplinary treatment approaches.
Reference: Doctors Discover Many Patients at UNC’s Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinic Screen Positive for Malnutrition. UNC Health and UNC School of Medicine. Updated December 8, 2023. Accessed December 20, 2023. https://news.unchealthcare.org/2023/12/doctors-discover-many-patients-at-uncs-inflammatory-bowel-disease-clinic-screen-positive-for-malnutrition/
