An Examination of Appetite and Disordered Eating in Active Crohn's Disease.

Background: Crohn's disease [CD] patients suffer from nutritional deficiencies when in active disease. We aim to examine calorific intake, macronutrient choice, and disordered eating behaviour in patients with active CD.

Methods: CD patients with matched healthy volunteers [HV] were recruited.

Has patient knowledge of Inflammatory Bowel Disease improved since 1999?

Background: In the UK Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Standards have highlighted the importance of patient education and support [1]. Little literature exists however regarding the impact of these standards on patient's understanding of their disease.

Aim: To utilise the Crohn's and Colitis Knowledge Score (CCKNOW) to assess patient knowledge and make a comparison with results achieved in 1999.