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Now that you have read this information, you are ready to follow an eating plan for inflammatory bowel disease.

Talk with your doctor

If you have questions about this information, take it with you when you visit your doctor or dietitian. You may want to mark areas or make notes in the margins where you have questions.

If you would like more information on inflammatory bowel diseases, the following resources are available:

For more information on nutrition, see the topic Healthy Eating.

Organizations

Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA), Inc., National Headquarters
386 Park Avenue South, 17th Floor
New York, NY  10016-8804
Phone: 1-800-932-2423
(212) 685-3440
Fax: (212) 779-4098
E-mail: info@ccfa.org
Web Address: http://www.ccfa.org
 

Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) is a nonprofit, voluntary organization dedicated to finding the cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. This organization sponsors basic and clinical research, offers educational programs for patients and health professionals, and provides supportive services.


National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
National Institutes of Health
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD  20892-2560
Phone: 1-800-860-8747
(301) 496-3583
Web Address: www.niddk.nih.gov
 

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) provides information and conducts research on a wide variety of diseases as well as issues such as weight control and nutrition.



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Author: Monica RhodesLast Updated: October 24, 2006
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Arvydas D. Vanagunas, MD - Gastroenterology

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