Irritable Bowel Disease 
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) includes both Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
- Crohn’s disease can affect the entire digestive tract, from the mouth to the anus.
- Ulcerative colitis affects the large intestine and the rectum.
You absorb most of the nutrients from your food in the small intestine. Some nutrients are absorbed in the large intestine. If you have Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, you may not absorb iron, folic acid, and calcium well.
Click here to read more about IBD in Adults and access some IBD resources (both from Dietitians of Canada)
About Andrea Holwegner
CEO, Registered Dietitian, Counseling Practice Director & Professional Speaker
Andrea the «Chocolate Loving Nutritionist» is founder and CEO of Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. since 2000. She is an online nutrition course creator, professional speaker and regular guest in the media. Andrea is the recipient of an award by the Dietitians of Canada: The Speaking of Food & Healthy Living Award for Excellence in Consumer Education....Read more
