Gastrointestinal System - Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Pathway Contributor: Dawna Royall

Credentials:
FDC, MSc, RD

Bio:
Dawna Royall is a Senior Evidence Analyst for PEN® and is the Editor of the Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research. She is also a contract research consultant for the University of Guelph with research interests that focus on improving the effectiveness of nutrition services in primary care. She completed her undergraduate degree in nutrition at the University of Manitoba, a Dietetic Internship at Kingston General Hospital and an MSc in Nutritional Sciences at the University of Toronto. She has worked as a clinical dietitian and a research coordinator.

Contributions:

• What effect does caffeine, coffee or tea have on irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms?  

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• What effect do dietary habits have on irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms?  

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• What effect does alcohol have on irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms?  

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• What effect does spicy food have on irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms?  

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• Which food sources of dietary fibre improve irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms?  

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• What effect does fluid intake have on irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms?  

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• What effect does fat have on irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms?  

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• What is the effectiveness of restricting milk and dairy products to improve irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms? What is the incidence of lactose intolerance in individuals with IBS?  

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• What effect does gluten have on irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms?  

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• Does the consumption of peppermint oil reduce the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?  

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• Gastrointestinal System - Irritable Bowel Syndrome Background

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