IBS and IBD: Immunity, Role of Inflammatory Mediators and Medical Nutrition Therapy

This event was presented as a live teleseminar on June 14, 2007

Event code: 12314

Learning Objectives 

  • Differentiate between Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), including Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis 
  • Identify types of immune responses, their differences and testing options for each  
  • Discuss the nutritional impacts of IBS and IBD on health and well-being  
  • Explain approaches to reduce inflammation via diet or supplements

Presenters
Jan Patenaude, RD, Consultant and Director of Medical Nutrition, Signet Diagnostic Corporation, Carbondale, CO
Christine Donovan, RD, Consultant, and Clinical Dietitian specializing with HIV/AIDS patients at Rivington House, New York, NY

Note: The views expressed by the speakers are their own and do not necessarily represent the views or any position of the ADA. Speakers are required to disclose personal and professional interests that could potentially affect their research and/or give the appearance of a conflict of interest.

CPE Level 2
Suggested Learning Need Codes: 5220, 5120, 5410, 3005

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