Why Do We Need Dietary Therapy in Crohn’s Disease in an Era of Biologics? Part 1

This program presented on October 18, 2019 during NASPGHAN describes how diet plays a role in the pathogenesis of Crohn 's disease. As patients and families are concerned about drug safety and show a strong interest in managing IBD with dietary strategies, learn how gut luminal content is influenced by diet and how this drives inflammation. Hear the latest evidence by lead author Dr. Levine surrounding the use of the Crohn 's Disease Exclusion Diet (CDED) for induction of remission. Presented by Lindsey Albenberg, DO and Arie Levine, MD 

1. Recognize the importance of dietary therapy as a part of the therapeutic arsenal in Crohn 's disease management 
2. Gain a deeper understanding of the role of diet in the pathogenesis of CD 

Original Program Date: October 18, 2019; Expiration date: October 17, 2022 Continuing Education: 1.00 CE for Nurses; 1.00 CPEU for Registered Dietitians/Registered Dietetic Technicians - CDR level: II 

Steps to obtain a certificate: 1) View the course 2) Pass the test 3) Complete an evaluation