Chapter
Nutritional Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Abstract
Nutritional monitoring and therapy are an integral component of the management of children with inflammatory bowel disease. Given the early age of onset, the impact of the disease can have a profound impact on nutritional status, growth, pubertal development, bone health, self-esteem, and quality of life. In the treatment of IBD in children, nutrition and growth outcomes are critical indicators of overall well-being and therapeutic success in …
Authors
Otley AR; Day AS; Zachos M
Book title
Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Pagination
pp. 333-356
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
2017
DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-49215-5_27