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🎯 Dietitians, are you leveraging the power of nutrition in managing Crohn's disease? Emerging research highlights the critical role of dietary patterns in managing symptoms and reducing flare-ups for Crohn's disease patients. 🥗💪   Key takeaways:  🌾 Fiber is your friend! A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and modified textures can improve symptoms and long-term outcomes.  🍋 Personalized nutrition matters: Diets like the Mediterranean or low-FODMAP can complement treatments, but always prioritize avoiding malnutrition.  💊 Micronutrient focus: Ensure patients maintain optimal levels of vitamin D, B12, and iron for better health outcomes.  🥛 Probiotics and prebiotics: Foods like yogurt, bananas, and lentils may boost gut health, though evidence for supplements is limited. 👩⚕️👨⚕️ Share your insights and tips for navigating diet therapy with Crohn's patients in the comments! https://wb.md/40NBqsh #Dietitians #IBDNutrition #CrohnsDiseaseCare 

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