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Nutrition Management in Patients Hospitalized with Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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Inpatient hospitalization is a time of particular risk for malnutrition in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Appropriate nutritional management of patients hospitalized with IBD is imperative and can help optimize patient outcomes. In this chapter, we review strategies to accurately assess the nutritional status of an inpatient with IBD, develop a plan for the provision of proper nutrition, and monitor for appropriate response to the nutrition interventions implemented. Although this chapter is not intended to replace collaboration with a registered dietician, it is meant to serve as a resource for clinicians to be equipped to understand and provide optimal nutritional evaluation and support for patients with IBD during inpatient hospitalization.

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Patel, T., Stoner, N.L., Grossman, A.B. (2022). Nutrition Management in Patients Hospitalized with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. In: Feuerstein, J.D., Cheifetz, A.S. (eds) Management of Inpatient Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-0716-1987-2_9

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