Foundation diet and nutrition resources

Selected Crohn's & Colitis Foundation educational content and Marks are used on IBDPal under license. Foundation patient education covers diet patterns, working with an IBD dietitian, and nutrition during flares and remission. Use Foundation pages as the original source. Individual plans belong with your clinician. The Foundation does not endorse IBDPal.

What Foundation nutrition education covers

Patient materials often explain that there is no single IBD diet, and that needs change with disease activity, surgery history, and age.

Topics commonly include flare-friendly textures, nutrient gaps, and when to involve a registered dietitian experienced in IBD.

Always confirm details on current Foundation pages, because recommendations and program links can update.

How IBDPal fits beside Foundation education

Read Foundation nutrition education first for trusted patient framing.

Use IBDPal or another log to capture meals, symptoms, and hydration so your GI or dietitian can review real patterns.

Bring questions from Foundation reading to your next visit instead of making major diet changes alone.

Safety boundaries

Diet does not replace medication for inflammation.

Exclusive enteral nutrition and other therapeutic diets should only start under clinical supervision.

Seek urgent care guidance for dehydration, inability to keep fluids down, or rapid weight loss.

Practical tips

• Note tolerated foods during quiet weeks vs flare weeks
• Ask about vitamin D, iron, B12, and protein goals
• Pair Foundation reading with an IBD dietitian referral when possible

Common questions

Is Foundation diet advice personalized medical care?

No. It is patient education. Your gastroenterologist or IBD dietitian personalizes recommendations for you.

Can I republish Foundation diet handouts on IBDPal?

IBDPal uses selected Foundation Marks and education under license with attribution. We link to original Foundation pages rather than mirroring their full site.

Related resources

• Foundation patients and caregivers hub (original source)
• Foundation resources hub on IBDPal
• What should I eat with Crohn's or colitis?
• Enteral nutrition article
• IBDPal nutrition hub

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

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