Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
IBS Management: The Low FODMAP Diet
GI Institute and Fodmap Friendly
This online course explored IBS and the low FODMAP diet at an advanced level. Topics covered in this course include the pathophysiology and diagnosis of IBS, sources of FODMAPs, indications and contraindications for the low FODMAP diet, implementation of the 3 phases of the diet, at-risk nutrients on the diet and application of the diet to other conditions. The course equipped participants with the knowledge and resources required to improve digestive health and patient outcomes globally.
10 weeks, 1 hour per week
Dr William D. Chey
Professor of Gastroenterology and Nutrition Sciences, University of Michigan
GI Institute
Timothy Mottin
Founder of FODMAP Friendly
Fodmap Friendly
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- Apply advanced knowledge and practical skills to the management of patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), through dietary interventions including the low FODMAP diet.
- Assess suitability for implementation of the low FODMAP diet in different patient groups.
- Describe FODMAPs and the mechanisms of action in which they influence digestion and symptom onset.
- Improve understanding of how to implement and provide education on all 3 phases of the low FODMAP diet with patients.
- Describe how to troubleshoot the low FODMAP diet in patients who do not experience symptom improvement.
- Identify main food sources of FODMAPs and understand how FODMAP content is measured.
- Demonstrate understanding of the prevalence, pathophysiology and diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- Discuss the importance of meeting nutritional needs whilst following a low FODMAP diet.
- Explore the use of the low FODMAP diet in other conditions, including PCOS, inflammatory bowel disease and colic in babies.
- Assess and solidify understanding of course content through 4 patient case studies.
Syllabus
Over this invaluable course, you’ll cover the following subjects:
- An overview of IBS, dietary management of IBS, low FODMAP diet fundamentals and FODMAPs in food
- Assessment of indications and contraindications for the low FODMAP diet
- Implementation of Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 of the low FODMAP diet
- Use of probiotics and prebiotics in IBS
- Nutrient deficiency risks for people following the low FODMAP diet
- Using the low FODMAP diet to treat other conditions (besides IBS)
Issued on 1st November 2022
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