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Food & Nutrition

Food and nutrition can be a little different when you have IBD. Here you’ll find practical information about eating well, managing food during a flare, and finding foods that work for you.

What can I eat when my tummy is playing up?

Discover foods that may feel easier to eat when your tummy is upset and your IBD symptoms are bothering you.

Foods that help you get the nutrients you need

Discover the foods that help your body grow, stay strong, and get the nutrients it needs when you have IBD.

Food and IBD: what kids and teens need to know

Learn how food can affect IBD symptoms and discover ways to get the nutrients your body needs to grow and stay healthy.

Why you might eat differently during a flare-up

Understand why your appetite, food choices and eating habits might change during an IBD flare-up.

Can certain foods trigger my IBD symptoms?

Learn how certain foods may affect your IBD symptoms and why triggers can vary from person to person.

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