Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Fodmaps, Fat, Fiber and Flora, Third Edition

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is classified as a disorder of gut-brain interaction (DGBI) by the Rome Foundation, an independent not-for-profit organization made up of an international committee of gastroenterology experts that defines the diagnostic criteria for this condition. IBS symptoms are characterized by chronic, episodic abdominal pain and altered bowel habits. IBS frequently presents with bloating, straining and/or urgency, and is not explained by structural abnormalities (Tack 2017). Psychological co-morbidities are common as up to one-third of individuals with IBS experience anxiety or depression (Staudacher 2023). The conceptual model of the pathophysiology of IBS is evolving, as gut microbiome research continues to advance it becomes evident that alterations in gut flora appear to play a key role. 

This continuing education activity is designed to help you earn 8.0 continuing education credits for dietetics (CDR CPEU).  

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, nutrition professionals will better be able to: 

  1. Assess symptoms and discuss treatment options for your clients with IBS. 
  2. Identify the difference between gluten sensitivity and celiac disease. 
  3. Develop IBS nutrition care plans with patient tolerable fiber-rich foods and supplements.  
  4. Counsel patients and clients on key strategies to maximize digestion. 
  5. Create menu plans and grocery lists to assist IBS clients in lifestyle management. 

Additional Information

CDR Activity Type: 
102
CPE Level: 
2
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 8.00 CDR
Course opens: 
05/30/2024
Course expires: 
05/29/2027
Cost:
$115.95
Rating: 
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Kate Scarlata is a registered and licensed dietitian with a Bachelor of Science degree from Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts. Her postgraduate training was completed at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a Harvard Medical School teaching affiliate and she is currently a Masters of Public Health candidate at University of Massachusetts.  

As a digestive health expert, Kate has co-authored Mind Your Gut, with Dr. Megan Riehl, the New York Times Best Seller, The 21 Day Tummy Diet and authored The Complete Idiot's Guide to Eating Well with IBS and many digestive health focused articles. In addition to her health writing, Kate provides nutritional consultation in her private practice in Medway, Massachusetts. 


Kate Scarlata, MPH, RDN, faculty for this event, has the following relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose: she is a consultant for QOL Medical and CDI-Commonwealth Diagnostics International. All relevant financial relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated. 

The planners for this educational activity have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose. 

An “ineligible company” includes any entity whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients 

 

In support of improving patient care, Great Valley Publishing Company (publisher of Wolf Rinke Associates) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

This activity will also award credit for dietetics (CDR CPEU).


RDs and DTRs are to select activity type 102 in their Activity Log. Sphere and Competency selection is at the learner’s discretion.

Available Credit

  • 8.00 CDR

Price

Cost:
$115.95
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