Ulcerative colitis: Changing your diet
Where to go from here
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) 685-3440Fax: (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) 496-3583Web 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 Rhodes | Last Updated: October 24, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Arvydas D. Vanagunas, MD - Gastroenterology | |
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