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Crohn's disease diet and nutrition

Crohn's can affect any part of the digestive tract, so nutritional needs vary widely. Tracking intake and symptoms helps you bring clearer data to clinic visits.

Why nutrition matters

Malnutrition, anemia, and vitamin deficiencies are common in IBD.

Diet does not replace medication, but it supports energy, growth (in youth), and recovery.

Using data at appointments

A food and symptom log, or IBDPal export, helps your team see patterns between visits.

Related resources

Educational only. Not medical advice. Work with your IBD care team.

Read the full interactive version on ibdpal.org.