Are you looking to build your expertise in IBD nutrition, gain confidence working with IBD patients, increase referrals, or unlock new professional opportunities? This course is for you!

Millions of people have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), notably Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and they struggle to eat and enjoy food. They need help from knowledgeable professionals.

We know there are many RDNs who WANT to counsel IBD patients but don't feel comfortable due to a lack of experience.

That’s exactly why we created this course.

Whether you're already seeing IBD patients or want to (and they need you!), this comprehensive course—built on 20+ years of clinical experience—will give you the skills, tools, and confidence to help you help your patients feel better through food and nutrition.

By the end of this course, you'll have mastered:

  • The Confidence to Change Lives

    Your new knowledge, patient-friendly toolkit, and round-the-clock access to this course will give you confidence to see more IBD patients, improve lives, and open doors to new professional opportunities. 

  • Patient Satisfaction

    IBD patients are looking for answers to their unanswered questions. They're frustrated by a lack of information and misinformation. After completing this course, you'll have the answers they've been looking for.

  • The Core Issues

    What’s the connection between food, nutrition and IBD? Are certain foods or diets linked to remission? What’s the deal with dietary fiber? You’ll become an expert in these core issues and others.

Course Highlights

Here's a selection of some of our favorite features of this course.

  • Earn 10.75 continuing professional education units (CPEUs) approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

  • Lifetime access to 10 modules to help you master the fundamentals of healthy eating and living with IBD so you can confidently answer patients’ most popular questions: “What can I eat?”, “What should I avoid?”, “What supplements should I take” & MORE!

  • BONUS! IBD Nutrition: The RDN’s Ultimate Guide to Mediterranean-Style Eating for Patients with Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis ($19.99 savings)

  • Recommended research articles to enhance your knowledge

  • Real-life case scenarios to apply to your practice

  • An IBD Nutrition Toolkit with patient handouts, a nutrition assessment form & other helpful tools for you to use in practice

Instructors

Meet Colleen & Ryan

IBD Nutrition Expert

Colleen Webb

Colleen is a registered dietitian nutritionist with 15 years of experience counseling patients with complex gastrointestinal (GI) conditions. She specializes in nutrition therapy for inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Colleen created the nutrition education program at the Roberts Center for IBD at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City. Colleen is an adjunct professor at New York University where she teaches the “Diseased Gut” course for graduate students. You can learn more about Colleen’s professional journey on her website, www.colleenwebbnutrition.com.

IBD Nutrition Expert

Ryan Warren

Ryan Warren MS, RDN, CDN is the clinical nutritionist at the Jill Roberts Center for IBD at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City and founder of Ryan Warren Nutrition, her private practice. She specializes in providing evidence- and practice-based nutrition education and counseling for patients with a variety of complex gastrointestinal conditions, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Aside from her work in clinical care, she is actively involved in nutrition-focused clinical research at Weill Cornell, serves as a preceptor and mentor for graduate-level nutrition students in training, is an active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, routinely provides educational talks at local IBD support groups in Manhattan and contributes frequently to various health- and nutrition-focused publications, websites and newsletters.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

  • 2

    IBD Basics

  • 3

    Nutrition Assessment

  • 4

    The Fundamentals of Eating for IBD

  • 5

    Therapeutic IBD Diets

  • 6

    The Truth about Fiber

    • Introduction to Dietary Fiber & IBD

      FREE PREVIEW

    • Fiber Does Not Cause Flares

    • Different Types of Dietary Fiber

    • Eating Fruits, Vegetables & Other High Fiber Foods on a Low Fiber Diet

    • Low Fiber Handouts

    • Guidelines for Reintroducing High Fiber Foods (and Other Foods) to the Diet
  • 7

    Managing Complications

    • The J-Pouch & Pouchitis

    • Ileostomies

    • Stricturing Crohn's Disease
  • 8

    Supplements

    • Navigating the World of Supplements

    • Probiotics & IBD

    • Fiber supplements

    • Curcumin

    • Fish oil (omega-3)

    • Vitamin D

    • Misc. soothing supplements

  • 9

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Should I recommend my patients eat small, frequent meals?

    • Is Stevia OK for IBD?

    • What about night shades?

    • What about alcohol and IBD?

    • Can stress worsen IBD?

    • Have a question?
  • 10

    Tool Kit

    • Nutrition Assessment Form

    • Common IBD Food Triggers

    • Common Micronutrient Deficiencies Handout in IBD

    • Low Fiber Handouts

    • eBook: The RDN's Ultimate Guide to Mediterranean-Style Eating for Patients with Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

    • Crohn's Disease Exclusion Diet (CDED) Food Lists (Phases 1 and 2)

    • CDED Frequently Asked Questions

    • Specific Carb Diet (SCD): Breaking the Vicious Cycle™ Legal & Illegal List

    • Patient Resources for the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD)

    • General IBD Resources for Practitioners and Patients

    • AGA Clinical Practice Update on Diet and Nutritional Therapies in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Expert Review

    • ESPEN guideline on Clinical Nutrition in inflammatory bowel disease (Published 2023)

    • British Dietetic Association consensus guidelines on the nutritional assessment and dietary management of patients with IBD

    • Printable RDN’s Cheat Sheet to IBD Medications
  • 11

    The Final Chapter

    • Congrats + Next Steps!
  • 12

    Bibliography

More Testimonials

A much needed course!

Kristin Cunningham, MHA, RD, LD & IBD Nutrition Expert

"This is a much needed course that fills a void in the world of IBD nutrition. The up-to-date blend of readings, videos, handouts and diagrams keeps the content fresh and meets many learning styles. New and seasoned dietitians will benefit from this course. Very well done!"

Outstanding Teacher!

Ellen Scherl, M.D. Gastroenterologist at the IBD Center at Weill Cornell Medicine

“Colleen is an expert on how to eat with Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis. Since we began working together in 2011, I’ve seen significant improvements in our patients’ quality of life. She’s an outstanding teacher and appreciates the challenges associated with eating with IBD.”

So valuable! So needed!

Rachel Kelley, MS, RD

I found this course to be so valuable and such a necessary resource. I especially love all the patient-friendly resources and handouts. I’ve shared them with my patients and they love them. I’m so glad I will have lifetime access to this useful course. Thank you, Colleen and Ryan for all your hard work!

Tangible and practical resources!

Carrie Morowitz, RDN

This course is an excellent resource with practical, tangible tips RDs can use with patients, starting immediately. I especially enjoyed reading the journal articles and customized handouts included in this course. I look forward to applying my new knowledge and expertise. Thank you!

This course is amazing!

Alexis Fissinger RD, CDN

"Everything in this course is easy to understand and it gave so many practical tips for resources and providers. The visuals, handouts and toolkit are so valuable to me as a visual learner. I looked forward to completing each module and I look forward to reviewing them over and over again. Thank you so much for creating this. I know I will be able to provide better care to my pediatric IBD patients having taken this course."

I took 55 pages of notes!

Dawn Copperthite, RD, CDN

"I’ve been an RD for over 30 years and have always loved GI nutrition. I took this course to ensure I was up-to-date on IBD nutrition and equipped with the most accurate information. Since completing this course, I feel more empowered and confident to counsel IBD patients because I know I have the best information to educate my patients. I love how I can review the course and access its resources anytime I need a refresher (including 55 pages of notes!)."

Excellent tool, even here in the UK!

Clemmie Oliver, BSc (Hons), Dip ION, mBANT, CNHC

"This course is an excellent tool to help me support my IBD patients. Even though I completed it a while back, I still regularly refer to it as I’m working with patients. I really value this course and appreciate how Colleen and Ryan update the material as needed to reflect the most up-to-date information."

Taking this course is a no-brainer for those working with IBD patients

Anna Khesin, RD, CDN

"I didn't feel confident working with IBD patients because I lacked hands-on experience and up-to-date resources. After visiting Colleen's website, I knew I had to take this course to confidently help those with Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis. Since building my IBD nutrition knowledge and applying the practical solutions provided in this course, my patients are feeling much better, eating more normally and enjoying a wider variety of foods. I highly recommend this course!"

If you want to effectively and responsibly work with IBD patients, you need to take this course!

Staci Shacter MS, RD, LDN

"I had a good foundation for working with IBD patients, but I felt uncertain about counseling patients with strictures and managing nutrient deficiencies. I wanted to take this course to fill in my knowledge gaps. Now, I feel a lot more comfortable and confident in my suggestions and my patients are feeling better."

Goes above and beyond any training course out there!

Danielle Staub, MS, RD, CDN

"This course is an excellent resource for RDNs. It goes above and beyond any training course out there and provides the most up-to-date research as it relates to IBD nutrition. The information is laid out clearly, concisely and includes valuable case studies and endless patient resources, which will help RDN’s put the information into practice. The experience the instructors bring to this course is invaluable. I absolutely loved this course and believe it will be a great tool for other RDNs looking to expand their knowledge in this area."
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Have questions?

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FAQ

  • Do I have to be a registered dietitian to take the course?

    No, this course is open to anyone who wants to learn more about nutrition therapy for IBD.

  • How long will I be able to access this course?

    You will have lifetime access to the course.

  • How many continuing education credits will I receive?

    Earn 10.75 continuing professional education units (CPEUs) approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

  • When does this course stop and finish?

    The course starts as soon as you’re ready and never ends! It is a 100% self-paced online course. You decide when to start and when to finish.

  • What if I have a question while reviewing the course?

    Terrific! We love questions and want to hear from you. Email us with questions. You’ll be able to access our contact information within the course.