Nutrition management in the adult patient with Crohn's disease.
Malnutrition, nutrient deficiencies and osteoporosis are common in patients with Crohn's disease, regardless of disease activity. While the role of diet in the pathogenesis of the disease remains inconclusive, upon diagnosis, nutrition therapy plays an integral role in patient care. Successful nutri...
| Publicado en: | South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition Vol. 25; no. 4; pp. 164 - 173 |
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| Formato: | tables/charts Journal Article |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
2012
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| Acceso en línea: | Ver este registro en EBSCOhost |
| Sumario: | Malnutrition, nutrient deficiencies and osteoporosis are common in patients with Crohn's disease, regardless of disease activity. While the role of diet in the pathogenesis of the disease remains inconclusive, upon diagnosis, nutrition therapy plays an integral role in patient care. Successful nutrition intervention involves appropriate nutritional assessment, supplemental nutrition and individualised counselling and support. |
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