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The present study was conducted to 1) examine self-reported food intolerances and dietary supplement use 2) assess nutritional intake 3) assess the nutritional status and screen for malnutrition among patients with chronic inflammatory bowel disease (CIBD).<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec002\">\n<jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>48 patients with CIBDs (28 Crohn\u2019s disease, 15 ulcerative colitis and 7 with atypical forms of IBD) took part in this cross-sectional study. Participants completed a food frequency questionnaire targeting dietary intakes and food trends over time. A questionnaire about food intolerance was also used. The nutritional status of patients with CIBDs was evaluated by a detailed history (medical diagnosis and medications and supplements administered) and by using the subjective global assessment (SGA) tool. Anthropometric data including height, weight, and BMI with body composition assessment using automated scales and stadiometer, while Bio-impedancemetry was used to measure body fat and visceral fat. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS 27, employing mean values, standard deviations, absolute and relative frequencies and Pearson\u2019s chi-square test, with significance set at p \u2264 0.05.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec003\">\n<jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>Food intolerance was equally common in all the types of CIBD specifically for dairy products, spicy foods, and high-fiber food items (beans and raw vegetables). Individuals with CIBD were also complaining about meat and chicken products (68%), followed by alcohol and soda (64%) and fish and sea foods (59%). 17% of the patients were malnourished. A significant percentage of malnourished patients with CIBD had to follow a diet outside the flare, had a nutritional follow up, were currently taking corticosteroids and had a severe form of the disease compared to patients who were well nourished.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec004\">\n<jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>This study has contributed valuable insights into the understanding that some food items could be associated to periods of increased disease activity in CIBD patients and that awareness\/intervention regarding nutrition must be provided by healthcare professionals (dietitians, physicians\u2026) to decrease the need for second line therapy. 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