Crohn’s disease (CD), a subtype of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), is an immune-mediated inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal tract, characterized by a relapsing course. Chronic inflammation along with malabsorption and/or inadequate food intake can facilitate the development of malnutrition in these patients, impairing their quality of life. Thus, an efficient nutritional management, including personalized dietetic plans supported by specific nutrition supplementation, if necessary, can be crucial to prevent nutritional deficiencies, poor quality of life and alterations in body compartments. Additionally, a better nutritional status may have a role in prolonging the remission states and decreasing the incidence of post-operative complications. Eventually, another factor to consider in the management and treatment of patients with CD is gender differences, since it seems that women might experience major limitations in their own well-being and daily activities than men, especially during the remission phase. The present Research Topic welcomes original research articles, brief communications, systematic reviews and meta-analyses covering, but not limited to, the following topics:- The impact of Crohn's disease on nutritional status and body composition, and the potential consequences of malnutrition and altered body composition on disease outcomes.- The role of different dietary interventions in the management of Crohn's disease.- The development of novel nutritional interventions, including personalized dietary plans, for the management of Crohn's disease.- Gender differences in Crohn's disease progression and nutritional management.
Crohn’s disease (CD), a subtype of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), is an immune-mediated inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal tract, characterized by a relapsing course. Chronic inflammation along with malabsorption and/or inadequate food intake can facilitate the development of malnutrition in these patients, impairing their quality of life. Thus, an efficient nutritional management, including personalized dietetic plans supported by specific nutrition supplementation, if necessary, can be crucial to prevent nutritional deficiencies, poor quality of life and alterations in body compartments. Additionally, a better nutritional status may have a role in prolonging the remission states and decreasing the incidence of post-operative complications. Eventually, another factor to consider in the management and treatment of patients with CD is gender differences, since it seems that women might experience major limitations in their own well-being and daily activities than men, especially during the remission phase. The present Research Topic welcomes original research articles, brief communications, systematic reviews and meta-analyses covering, but not limited to, the following topics:- The impact of Crohn's disease on nutritional status and body composition, and the potential consequences of malnutrition and altered body composition on disease outcomes.- The role of different dietary interventions in the management of Crohn's disease.- The development of novel nutritional interventions, including personalized dietary plans, for the management of Crohn's disease.- Gender differences in Crohn's disease progression and nutritional management.