title: Irritable bowel syndrome: contemporary nutrition management strategies.
abstract: Irritable bowel syndrome is a complex disorder whose pathophysiology involves alterations in the enteric microbiota, visceral hypersensitivity, gut immune/barrier function, hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis regulation, neurotransmitters, stress response, psychological factors, and more. The importance of diet in the management of irritable bowel syndrome has taken center stage in recent times as the literature validates the relationship of certain foods with the provocation of symptoms. Likewise, a number of elimination dietary programs have been successful in alleviating irritable bowel syndrome symptoms. Knowledge of the dietary management strategies for irritable bowel syndrome will help guide nutritionists and healthcare practitioners to deliver optimal outcomes. This tutorial reviews the nutrition management strategies for irritable bowel syndrome.
authors.affiliation: Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.
authors.forename: Gerard E
authors.initials: GE
authors.lastname: Mullin
authors.affiliation: Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: Sue J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Shepherd
authors.affiliation: Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.
authors.forename: Bani
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Chander Roland
authors.affiliation: Nutrition Therapy Specialist/Consultant, Carrollton, Texas.
authors.forename: Carol
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ireton-Jones
authors.affiliation: Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Brody School of Medicine and Department of Nutrition Science, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina mataresel@ecu.edu.
authors.forename: Laura E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Matarese
mesh_terms: D019468:Disease Management; D006801:Humans; D043183:Irritable Bowel Syndrome / Q000178:diet therapy*
keywords: FODMAPs; diet; food allergies; food sensitivities; irritable bowel syndrome; nutrition