Nutrition for gastrointestinal diseases

Description

A large proportion of the population suffers from gastrointestinal disorders and diseases.

In most gastrointestinal diseases, in addition to mechanical difficulties in the passage of food, disorders of digestion and absorption of nutrients are a major problem. Some of these disorders result in malnutrition and the associated reduction in quality of life.

Significant nutritional problems can also occur in people with inflammatory bowel disease. Incorrect food choices can also increase the risk of malignant diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. In the case of acute and chronic pancreatic diseases, adjusting the diet can also significantly influence the course of the disease. This topic shows you how.

Diet plays an important role for the gastrointestinal tract; numerous non-specific symptoms such as weight loss, bloating, abdominal pain, constipation and diarrhea can be significantly improved by a change in diet.

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Learning objectives

After you have completed this topic...

• know important clinical pictures in the gastrointestinal area
• know how diet can negatively or positively influence the course of the disease and the occurrence of symptoms
• you can give helpful nutritional recommendations to those affected