IBD and Nutrition: What Every Dietitian Should Know
IBD AND NUTRITION: WHAT EVERY DIETITIAN SHOULD KNOW
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, is a complex, relapsing-remitting condition that significantly impacts nutrition status and quality of life. As prevalence and risk for malnutrition are high in this population, dietitians play a critical role in managing IBD across the disease spectrum—supporting patients from flares to remission, preventing malnutrition, and guiding therapeutic dietary interventions when appropriate.

In this course, we will review the pathophysiology of IBD and how it affects nutrient absorption, metabolism, and overall nutritional needs. We’ll explore current evidence on medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for IBD, including appropriateness and indications for implementing dietary therapies like exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN), the Crohn's Disease Exclusion Diet (CDED), etc. The session will also cover micronutrient monitoring, supplementation, and real-world strategies for adapting nutrition recommendations. Dietitians in both clinical and private practice settings will leave with actionable tools to support patients in all phases of IBD care.
Upon successful completion of this one-hour course, the participant should be able to:
  • Summarize the pathophysiology of IBD and its impact on nutrition status and dietary needs.


  • Identify common nutritional deficiencies and laboratory markers to monitor in patients with IBD.


  • Describe evidence-based dietary approaches used in the management of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.


  • Discuss appropriateness of dietary therapy and how to tailor nutrition recommendations based on nutrition goals.


  • Apply practical counseling strategies to support patients through flares, remission, and long-term disease management.
Live Webinar Date: May 08, 2025   (04:00 PM - 05:00 PM Eastern Time) (US and Canada)
Performance Indicators/Learning Objectives: 1.1.5, 3.2.3, 5.1.2, 9.2.2, 10.6.1
Target Audience: RDs, DTRs, Health Professionals
Number of Credits: 1.0
Level(s): 1, 2
Total Cost: 1 Site Credit
About the Presenter: Yi Min Teo, MS, RD, CNSC
Yi Min Teo

Yi Min is an IBD/GI dietitian based in Los Angeles, CA, specializing in culturally inclusive nutrition therapy for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), complex digestive disorders, ostomies, and nutrition support. She empowers individuals to find relief from gut symptoms while fostering a positive relationship with food and their cultural identity. Yi Min sees clients through her virtual private practice, Yi Min Teo Nutrition LLC, and has been invited to speak on IBD and GI nutrition, as well as culturally inclusive care, across various platforms. In addition, she collaborates with community outreach programs to improve food and nutrition access among culturally diverse populations.