A PRIMER ON CROHN'S DISEASE FOR DIETITIANS
Crohn's Disease is a complex and challenging inflammatory bowel condition, and dietitians are increasingly involved in its treatment and management. Over the past several years, use of nutritional interventions in both pediatric and adult Crohn's Disease have increased in popularity, including exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN) and the Crohn's Disease Exclusion Diet (CDED), in addition to other approaches, that target the gut microbiome, intestinal inflammation, and gut barrier function.
In this course, we will dig into the science behind these approaches, how they might help treat this difficult disease, when and how to use them, and when to avoid them. You'll also receive a CDED handout with a sample menu to help you support your clients with Crohn's Disease.
Upon successful completion of this one-hour course, the participant should be able to:
- Understand the pathophysiology of Crohn's Disease (CD), including its relationship with the gut microbiome.
- Explain nutritional implications of common complications of CD, such as fistulas, abscesses, strictures, and bowel obstructions.
- Define Exclusive Enteral Nutrition and explain situations where it may be appropriate in treating CD.
- Explain the three phases of the Crohn's Disease Exclusion Diet (CDED) and the clinical relevance of each phase.
- Discuss at least 3 other potential nutritional and nutraceutical treatments for CD and the evidence to support them.
Live Event Date:
Apr 24, 2025
Expiration Date:
May 02, 2028
Performance Indicators/Learning Objectives: 4.1.2, 6.3.11, 8.1.5, 10.2.9
Target Audience: RDs, DTRs, Health Professionals
Total Cost:
1 Site Credit
About the Presenter: Erica Golden, RDN, IFNCP
Erica Golden, RDN, IFNCP is a clinical dietitian, author, and educator. In her private practice, Nourished Mind Nutrition, Erica uses integrative and functional nutrition and lifestyle tools to improve clients' mental health and gastrointestinal health--specializing in conditions including depression, anxiety, disordered eating, and disorders of the gut-brain interaction (DGBIs). She uses a weight-inclusive, trauma-informed approach to nutrition counseling and care, focusing on helping clients build healthier relationships with food and with their bodies.
Erica is passionate about training other health professionals about trauma-informed nutrition care and mental health. She authored the brand new book Trauma-Informed Care: An Integrative Nutrition Approach to Empowered Healing and the book Nutrition and Mental Health: Integrative Approaches for Diet, Dysfunction and the Gut-Brain Axis.
Erica’s approach is rooted in a belief in the innate wisdom and self-knowledge of individuals, the power of the client-provider relationship as a pathway to healing, and the importance of respecting, collaborating with, and learning with our clients.
