APRIL 25, 2018

Role of Dietitians Expands as Diets For IBS Gain Favor

Gastroenterologists may believe that dietary therapies are essential for the effective management of symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, but most don’t yet enlist the help of nutrition experts, according to the results of a recent survey.

“Our findings highlight the importance of working with a registered dietitian —preferably one with specialized training in administration of the low-FODMAP [fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols]