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Registered Dietitian

Category - Nutrition Care

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In what way does Crohn’s disease differs from ulcerative colitis:
  1. Crohn’s disease involves inflammation of the mucosa in any part of the GI tract.
  2. The sigmoid colon and rectum are affected in Crohn’s disease but not in ulcerative colitis.
  3. Poor absorption of folic acid is diagnostic of Crohn’s disease.
  4. Fat malabsorption and steatorrhea never occur in ulcerative colitis
Explanation
Answer: A - Crohn’s disease differs from ulcerative colitis because the mucosal in any part of the GI tract may become inflamed, while the rectum and sigmoid colon are affected in ulcerative colitis. Poor absorption of folic acid and fat malabsorption and steatorrhea are seen in both disorders.
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