A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal

Crohn's disease affects diet and growth in children



Authors: Laiho K, Nuutinen O, Malin M, Isolauri E

Publisher: WILEY-BLACKWELL

Publication year: 1998

Journal: Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics

Journal name in source: JOURNAL OF HUMAN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS

Journal acronym: J HUM NUTR DIET

Volume: 11

Issue: 4

First page : 287

Last page: 294

Number of pages: 8

ISSN: 0952-3871


Abstract

Conclusions: Symptoms and foods that aggravate symptoms may restrict diet and thus decrease nutrient intake. The diet of children with Crohn's disease may contain insufficient amounts of nutrients. Tn some children, Crohn's disease markedly retards growth. These results substantiate the need for coordinated dietetic follow-up.




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