Case 13.4
He was started on exclusive enteral nutrition orally with a polymeric formula receiving 100 % of his calories from formula for 6 weeks. His total calorie and fluid estimates were calculated based on baseline energy requirements and activity levels. At 6 weeks he had gained weight, albumin had normalized with improvement in both anemia and fecal calprotectin.
Which micronutrient deficiencies would you be concerned about in patient with Crohn’s disease? (select all that apply)
Iron
Vitamin B12
Calcium/Vitamin D
Which of the following are important as part of health maintenance care for a Pediatric IBD patient?
General health parameters (height, weight, BMI)
Bone health
Mental Health
Immunizations
Cancer Surveillance
Transitions of care