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Q&A with Australian Health Practitioners
Is an enteral support program beneficial for someone living with Crohn's Disease?
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Emily Henry
Dietitian
Emily is an Accredited Practising Dietitian/ Sports Dietitian working in private practise on the Gold Coast. Emily has a particular interest in sports nutrition. Her … View Profile
During flare-up, yes. It is common for people with IBD to lose weight during this period, as a result of eating less and requiring more energy for the gut to heal. An enteral program can be put in place to reduce weight loss and nutrition gaps occurring when the person suffering the flare-up is not consuming adequate nutrition as food.
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