IBD research sources
Content note: Reviewed for patient education accuracy against publicly available guidance from the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation and major IBD education sources. Last reviewed June 2026. Not individual medical advice.
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Peer-reviewed and clinical guidance on Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis nutrition. IBDPal uses NIH Dietary Reference Intakes for baseline tracking goals in the app. Disease-specific increases belong with your care team. Not medical advice.
AGA Clinical Practice Update: Diet and Nutritional Therapies in IBD (2024)
AGA guidance on how gastroenterologists may discuss diet and nutritional therapies with IBD patients. Covers enteral nutrition, exclusion diets, micronutrients, and when to involve a dietitian. Emphasizes that diet supports medical care and is not a standalone cure.
Crohn's & Colitis Congress 2024: IBD Diet & Nutrition Research Updates
Recap of nutrition-focused presentations from the 2024 Crohn's & Colitis Congress. Highlights emerging diet trials, patient-reported outcomes, and practical themes clinicians discussed for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Micronutrient Deficiency in Crohn's Disease
Overview of common vitamin and mineral shortfalls in Crohn's disease, including iron, B12, vitamin D, and folate. Explains why inflammation, surgery, and diet restriction can raise deficiency risk and why labs matter.
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)
Official NIH hub for U.S. Dietary Reference Intakes. Reference amounts for energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals vary by age and sex. IBDPal uses these values as baseline daily tracking goals, not personalized prescriptions.
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI): Summary Report
Authoritative U.S. reference values for macronutrients, vitamins, and minerals. Complements the NIH ODS DRI tables. IBD teams adapt general DRIs when inflammation, malabsorption, or steroid use changes individual needs.
How IBDPal nutrition baselines work
- Baseline macronutrient and micronutrient targets follow U.S. Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) from NIH, adjusted by age and sex.
- Calorie, protein, and fluid estimates also consider basic profile inputs such as current weight. A single formula like 30 kcal per kg is not enough for every patient.
- Higher calorie, protein, vitamin, or mineral needs during active disease, malabsorption, or deficiency are clinical decisions made with your gastroenterologist or IBD dietitian.
- IBDPal tracks food and fluids against general reference levels. It does not prescribe supplements or replace medical nutrition therapy.
- AGA guidance and IBD research explain when labs and dietitian visits matter. DRI tables define population reference ranges; your team personalizes targets.
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