Year in Review 2025 by nutritionaltherapyforibd.org

YEAR IN REVIEW 2025

transforming lives gh nutrition in IBD care.

A Message From Our Founder

In 2025, Nutritional Therapy for IBD continued to accelerate a future where nutrition is recognized as a core component of IBD care. Thanks to your partnership, we expanded access to credible nutrition resources, strengthened collaboration across clinical and scientific communities, and supported more patients and families seeking clarity and empowerment in their care.

As this report highlights, our progress is measured not only by growth and reach, but by the impact on real lives, people living with IBD who deserve reliable nutrition support, evidence-based options, and hope.

Thank you to our volunteers, donors, partners, advisors, and advocates for believing in this mission and advancing it with us. Together, we’re helping shift the standard of care toward a more integrated, informed, and patient-centered future.

With appreciation,

Kim S. Beall, Pharm.D. Cofounder and Director

2025 Highlights at a Glance

Research & Education

Launch IBD Nutrition Navigator™

Presented a Poster at the ECCO Conference in Berlin

Webinar: A Patient-Centric Approach to Integrating Nutrition in IBD

Expansion of Critical Resources in IBD Care & Nutrition

Promoting Research and Facilitating Knowledge Sharing Awareness & Support

350K+ Website Users Accessing Our Nutrition Resources

8K+ Social Media Followers Engaged in IBD Nutrition

Ambassador of ASPEN Malnutrition Awareness Week

Monthly Newsletter Distilling the Latest Nutritional Science

Community

Direct Reach to 30K+ Patients & 10K+ Healthcare Professionals

Successful Pilot IBD Nutrition Community Initiative

Developing Patient-Friendly Cooking Videos

Patient-Focused IBD Nutrition Webinars

Fun Family Support: Healthy Snack Challenge

Advocacy

International Gastroenterology Conference Participation: CCC, ECCO,DDW, ACG, AIBD

Supporting the Medical Nutrition Equity Act

Local Conference & Event Participation: ICN, IMIDeology and 32nd Annual William C.M. Wilson, MD GI Symposium

Collaboration

Growing Corporate Partnerships: Johnson & Johnson

Expanding Partnering Organizations: The China Crohn’s & Colitis

Foundation and IBD Connect

Hospital Network Partnership and Collaboration: Canadian Children

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network

Foundation and Leadership

Steering Committee Guiding Our Clinical Projects and Growth

Continued Leadership from Board of Directors

Ongoing Support from Medical Advisory Board

Expanded an Engaged Volunteer Network

Research & Education Impact

Advancing nutrition research is central to Nutritional Therapy for IBD’s mission. At the same time, we actively apply the robust body of existing scientific evidence to support patients and clinicians today.

In 2025, we strengthened our role as a trusted resource by supporting innovative studies, developing new educational materials, and fostering collaboration between researchers, clinicians, and patients.

IBD Nutrition Navigator™: We proudly launched the IBD Nutrition Navigator™, the first clinical step-by-step tool for IBD nutrition, helping patients and healthcare professionals make confident, evidence-based dietary choices. Developed by leading experts and supported by a medical grant from Takeda, it uniquely removes barriers to personalized nutrition and provides actionable guidance that can transform disease management and improve patient outcom

An option for every patient

A groundbreaking algorithm-based tool designed to assist healthcare professionals and patients in determining a personalized approach to using nutritional therapy alongside medication to optimize care.

Ashwin N. Ananthakrishnan, Director of the MGH Crohn's and Colitis Center, MD

Research & Education Impact

ECCO poster: We presented a poster at the ECCO Conference in Berlin, highlighting Nutritional Therapy for IBD as a leading trusted resource for nutrition in IBD globally. Over 90% of patients and healthcare professionals find our content useful.

Educational Webinar- A Patient-Centric Approach to Integrating Nutrition in IBD Care: We co-hosted with Abbott Nutrition Health Institute (ANHI), this session featured our Medical Advisor, Dr. Ananthakrishnan, and David Gardinier, RD, who presented the IBD Nutrition Navigator™. The webinar drew over 1400 participants, highlighting the strong demand for evidence-based guidance and our organization’s leadership in IBD nutrition.

Improved Access to Up-to-date Educational Information: We expanded our website resources to address critical key gaps in IBD care, enhancing access to evidence-based information for both patients and healthcare professionals.

Fiber in IBD

Nutrition and IBD-Related Surgery What Should I Eat During an IBD Flare?

Conference Highlights: We provided coverage and post-conference summaries from leading international events including: ECCO2025, DDW, Food the Main Course.

Research Study Promotion: We supported researchers by disseminating their findings and translating complex data into accessible insights that inform dietary care for people with IBD.

Awareness & Support Impact

Nutritional Therapy for IBD raises global awareness about the critical role nutrition plays in effective IBD care. Through compassionate digital outreach and a steadfast online presence, we’ve touched the lives of thousands.

We are breaking down barriers and empowering our community with the knowledge that nutrition is a powerful tool in the fight against IBD.

Global website reach: Our nutrition resources empower patients, families, and healthcare professionals globally, with over 350K users annually.

Social Media: We combine scientific guidance with practical support, deliver emotional support, and engage the IBD community through our social media, growing a following of 8K.

Newsletter: Our monthly newsletter keeps our audience informed and inspired with the latest IBD nutrition research, event updates, seasonal recipes, and practical tips.

Awareness campaigns: We proudly served as ambassadors for awareness campaigns, such as ASPEN Malnutrition Awareness Week, emphasizing how malnutrition affects IBD severity, complications, and remission.

Community Impact

At the heart of our mission lies a commitment to improving lives through evidence-based nutrition as part of care. We deliver programs that translate evidence-based nutrition into practical support, helping patients with IBD to feel confident in their nutrition choices and empowered to improve their quality of life and healing.

In 2025, we expanded our community reach through new and enhanced programs designed to empower both patients and clinicians.

Direct Reach: Our various printed resources have supported over 30K patients and more than 10K healthcare professionals.

IBD Nutrition Community: We hosted our first online patient support event, guided by a registered dietitian, with a pilot cohort of 100 participants. With all places filled, the pilot proved a resounding success, and we are now expanding it into one of our most impactful patient nutrition initiatives.

Nutrition in Action: We are developing a Spanish Cooking Video with Johnson & Johnson, featuring a registered dietitian and gastroenterologist sharing IBD-friendly cooking tips, bringing nutrition education to life for patients and families.

IBD Nutrition Community Gathering

Nutritional Therapy for IBD is an organization that is helping people navigate their life with IBD regarding their diet. If you have questions about recipes, nutrition and need guidance, check out nutritionaltherapyforibd.org.

Cory Greenberg Professional Cyclist, Founder of Ride4IBD, IBD Advocate

Community Impact

IBD Recipe Finder: Our Recipe Finder features over 1,000 recipes, including culturally diverse selections, with advanced filtering options to meet a wide range of patient needs. As our most visited webpage, it saw a 77% increase in traffic from last year, reflecting its growing value as a trusted resource for both patients and healthcare professionals.

Live Webinar Event: Decoding the Mystery of Food Labels: Co-hosted with COGI, this event empowered families and patients to make informed food choices, complemented by a PDF Food Label Reading Guide for everyday use.

Fun Family Support: We collaborated with IBD Connect to create the Healthy Snack Challenge, supporting pediatric families with practical recipes and guidance

Feeding a child with IBD can be overwhelming. Finding the recipe filter on Nutritional Therapy for IBD was such a relief! Here is a tool that actually makes it easier to find meals; everything is in one place. What reassures me is that...it's all based on evidence-based nutritional therapy, reviewed by dietitians who truly care. That kind of support means the world when you're doing your best to keep your child healthy.

Maria Lester ImproveCareNow Parent/Family Advisory Council Committee Co-chair, IBD Caregiver and Advocate of 13+ years

Advocacy Impact

Nutritional Therapy for IBD is driving meaningful change in how nutrition is viewed within IBD care. Our advocacy efforts have elevated nutrition to the forefront of professional discussions, inspiring clinicians and researchers to integrate evidence-based nutritional strategies into treatment plans.

By representing the patient voice and influencing key forums worldwide, we are shaping a future where nutrition is recognized as essential to improving outcomes and quality of life.

International Gastroenterology Conferences:

Crohn’s & Colitis Congress (CCC)- San Francisco, CA

European Crohn’s & Colitis Organization Congress (ECCO)- Berlin, Germany

Digestive Disease Week (DDW)- San Diego, CA

American College of Gastroenterology Scientific Meeting (ACG)- Phoenix. AZ

Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Conference (AIBD)- Orlando, FL

International Medical Nutrition Consortium in Berlin: As an invited member of this global forum hosted by the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, we contributed to discussions on the Medical Nutritio E it A t d th use of EEN and PEN in Crohn’s disease, helping shap advance insurance coverage for medical nutrition in the Invitations to participate at local IBD conferences a ImproveCareNow Spring Online Conference

ImproveCareNow In-Person Fall Community Conferen

IMIDeology Bridging Autoimmunity: Patient Forum- Do The 32nd Annual William C.M. Wilson, MD GI Symposi

Collaboration Impact

Collaboration is essential to expanding expertise and forging partnerships that advance nutrition in IBD care. In 2025, we partnered with leading researchers, healthcare providers, and influential organizations.

Together, we are building a unified front to elevate nutrition as a critical pillar of IBD management.

Growing our Network of Corporate Partners: We are deeply grateful for the continued support of our corporate partners. Their collaboration and commitment make it possible to advance evidence-based nutrition and improve the lives of those affected by IBD.

Champion Level

Johnson & Johnson

Advocate Level

Pfizer

Supporter Level

Abbott Nutrition Health Institute

Nestlé Health Science

Takeda

Expanding our Organizational Community: This year, we joined forces with new organizations that share our mission, deepening collaboration and broadening the collective impact of our work to advance nutrition in IBD care.

The China Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation (CCCF) IBD Connect

Partnership with The Canadian Children Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network (CIDsCaNN): Our website serves as a key nutrition resource for the CIDsCaNN hospital network, and together we are creating new educational content to support pediatric IBD care.

Foundation & Leadership Impact

With the dedication of our growing volunteer network, the leadership of an engaged Board of Directors, and the expertise of our Steering Committee and Medical Advisory Board, we have strengthened our foundation and capacity to deliver credible nutrition information, foster collaboration, and support patients and healthcare professionals.

Together, these efforts have positioned us for continued growth and longterm sustainability, ensuring that our work remains grounded in integrity, innovation, and impact.

We are deeply grateful for the leadership of our Steering Committee and International Medical Advisory Board, whose expertise and guidance uphold the highest standards of quality and integrity in our work. Their insight continues to shape our programs and strengthen our mission to improve nutrition and outcomes in IBD care.

We also thank our Board of Directors for their unwavering commitment and strategic direction, helping us pursue long-term goals and sustain our mission.

We extend heartfelt appreciation to our volunteers, both longstanding and new, whose dedication and skill strengthen our capacity, expand our reach, and make every success possible.

Thank You!

Our work would not be possible without the collaboration and support of our dedicated volunteers, board members, steering committee, medical advisory board, donors, and our corporate and organizational partners. Together, you make it possible for us to continue advancing evidence-based nutrition and improving the lives of those affected by IBD.

In 2025, we’ve seen remarkable progress, from expanding access to credible nutrition resources to strengthening collaborations that are redefining standards of care across IBD treatment. Each milestone reflects our shared commitment to a future where individuals with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis can thrive. Thanks to you, we are not just imagining change- we are creating it!