GI Nutrition Resources for Healthcare Providers

Are you looking to expand your knowledge on digestive health and nutrition?

Below we share resources for healthcare providers to stay up to date on the latest in nutrition for functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), as well as conditions that commonly overlap with them.

Whether you regularly counsel patients with digestive disorders already or are looking to begin your career in GI nutrition, delivering the best care means staying up to date on the constantly evolving science and guidelines around digestive health. Treatment of GI conditions includes learning about a diverse range of topics, ranging from GI psychology to the science of fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyol (FODMAP) content in foods.

Keep your skills sharp and connect with peers working in GI with these resources:

Webinars & Trainings

Monash University

Comprehensive courses for health professionals wishing to upskill in the management of GI disorders such as IBS, plus an add-on course on eating disorders. To Monash University >

GI Institute

In-depth course for health professionals covering nutrition education on IBS and application of the low FODMAP diet, including assessment questions and case studies. To GI Institute >

Dietitian Deep Dive

Educational programs for dietitians working in gastroenterology, covering topics including SIBO, bloating, upper GI conditions and the overlap between thyroid function and digestion. Dietitian Deep Dive >

Health Takes Guts

Protocols, online courses, guides and mentoring services for practitioners looking to improve their digestive health and functional nutrition skills. Health Takes Guts >

Colleen Webb Nutrition

Online training and guides for dietitians working with a focus on IBD, as well as overlapping IBS symptoms. Colleen Webb Nutrition >

SIBO Academy

Self-paced and live courses for healthcare providers on nutrition counseling for SIBO, plus 1:1 mentoring options for case consults. SIBO Academy >

Andrea Hardy, RD

Online courses, workshops, resources, and GI supervision on GI nutrition counseling. Andrea Hardy, RD >

Fast Freedom Program

Online courses for healthcare professionals covering how to assess suitability for restrictive diets, discuss food elimination during the care process and support patients in maintaining a healthy relationship with food. Fast Freedom Program >

EpitheliaPro

Symptom-focused bilingual training program with a strong emphasis on practical, clinical application in digestive health. Membership includes monthly literature review, case studies and mentorship. EpitheliaPro >

Dr. Schär Institute

Free webinars on digestive health nutrition, with focus on gluten-free diet and FODMAP approaches. Dr. Schär Institute >

Books

• The Bloated Belly Whisperer by Tamara Duker Freuman, MS, RD, CDN  
• EDGI Training Project by Emily Arkin, MS, RD, LD; Lauren Adler Dear, MS, RDN; Meghan Donnelly, MS, RDN, CDN; Alyssa Lavy, MS, RDN, CDN; Samina Qureshi, RDN; Brittany Rogers, MS, RDN, CPT; Beth Rosen, MS, RD, CDN; Kelli Rugless, PsyD, CEDS; Jordan Shapiro, MD; and Janelle Smith, MS, RDN, CEDS
  
• The Health Professional’s Guide to Gastrointestinal Nutrition by Laura E. Matarese, PhD, RDN, LDN, CNSC, FADA, FASPEN; Gerard E. Mullin, MD, CNSP, FACN, AGAF; and Janice L. Raymond, MS, RDN, CD, CSG
• Gut: An Owner's Guide by Austin Chang, MD
• Mind Your Gut: The Science-based, Whole-body Guide to Living Well with IBS by Kate Scarlata, MPH, RDN and Megan Riehl, PSYD
  
• REGULAR: The Ultimate Guide to Taming Unruly Bowels and Achieving Inner Peace by Tamara Duker Freuman, MS, RD, CDN  

Mentorship

Digestive Nutrition Group 

An educational/support source for dietitians, gastroenterologists, and others in the GI nutrition space featuring monthly online interactive case study sessions. Learn more >

Beth Rosen, MS, RD, CDN

Group and individual mentoring sessions, particularly effective for dietitians working at the intersection between GI disorders and eating disorders. Learn more >

FLORA Nutrition

Personalized mentorship sessions for health professional looking to expand their expertise in GI nutrition, acid reflux/GERD management, or build and scale a private practice. Learn more >

Conferences

Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 

A large conference for healthcare professionals covering basic science reach and clinical application within gastroenterology that takes place each May. Attendees are primarily gastroenterologists, with increasing representation among dietitians, nurses and physician assistants. About DDW >

FOOD: The Main Course to Digestive Health 

An intimate, nutrition-focused conference on the pathophysiology, diagnosis and medical management of common digestive disorders, with a focus on development of clinical skills to assess, implement, and monitor care plans. Hosted by Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor, MI each August. About FOOD >

American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN)

A clinical nutrition conference, covering advancements in parenteral and enteral nutrition, malnutrition, and digestive health held each March. About ASPEN >

American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

A clinical meeting for gastroenterologists and researchers that provides updates on management of gastrointestinal disorders, held each October. About ACG >

Note: Kiwi Biosciences (FODZYME) does not endorse any of the programs or resources mentioned. These are simply shared for the benefit of the GI healthcare provider community.