FODMAP Module 04: Assessing indications & Contraindications for the low FODMAP diet
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Module 4:
Assessing indications & Contraindications for the low FODMAP diet
Dr Stine Störsrud, RD, PhD
- Identify patients who are suitable candidates for the low FODMAP diet.
- Examine medical assessment has eliminated conditions with overlapping symptoms with IBS such as cancers, IBD or Coeliac disease.
- Identify “red flags” which contraindicate management through the low FODMAP diet, such as those with a history of eating disorders.
- Conduct adequate symptom and diet assessment including types of food, quantity and timing of meals and symptoms.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of Michigan Medical School and GI Institute. The University of Michigan Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Michigan Medical School designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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