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Diet and Nutrition

Living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) means paying special attention to what you eat. Maintaining good nutrition can be a balancing act. Learn how to stay on the right track.

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Join Champions for IBD Cures today! As a member, you’ll have a sustained impact on research and patient programs AND be part of a community that’s passionate about finding cures for IBD.

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Many people with IBD are unaware that clinical trials are an option. Through clinical trials, researchers find new ways to improve treatments and quality of life.

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MyIBD Learning Education Programs

Throughout 2023, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation is hosting virtual, in-person, and on demand MyIBD Learning education programs. Each program is created for patients and caregivers of all ages—wherever they are in their patient journey.

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Over 3 million patient and professional connections (a 50% increase) were made in 2020 through our education, support, and advocacy programs—including our timely COVID-19 resources.

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We bring together the largest community of IBD patients in the country, and we engage them in the fight against Crohn’s & colitis. Patients are involved in setting our research priorities, contributing data and biosamples to accelerate research, helping design our educational efforts alongside our scientific advisors, and advocating for key public policy issues to legislators.

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Foundation Updates

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Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Statement on UnitedHealthcare Delaying New Prior Authorization Policy for GI Diagnostic Services

June 5, 2023

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Diet and IBD: Why “One Size Fits All” Doesn’t Apply

June 1, 2023

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Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s IBD Plexus Platform Confirms Findings on Need for Personalized Approach in Use of 5-ASA in Treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease

May 30, 2023

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College Life and Studying Abroad with IBD

May 24, 2023

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The Foundation offers an Online Community where you can get the support you need in managing your condition 24/7. Participate in discussion boards, personal stories, submit questions and more. Get connected today!
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Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation is a non-profit, volunteer-fueled organization dedicated to finding the cures for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improving the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. It was founded in 1967 by Irwin M. and Suzanne Rosenthal, William D. and Shelby Modell, and Henry D. Janowitz, M.D.