{{ (moduleVm.actions && moduleVm.changeStatus) ? moduleVm.status : '' }} The Role of Guar Fiber in Improving the Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Functional Constipation and Functional Diarrhea: A Systematic Review

Activity Steps

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Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Recognize the clinical features and diagnostic criteria for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
  2. Identify treatment strategies for IBS, functional constipation (FC), and functional diarrhea (FD).
  3. Explain the role of guar fiber in the management of IBS, FC, and FD.

Learning Outcomes

A majority of the participants of this activity will demonstrate knowledge about the role of guar fiber for improving the management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), functional constipation, and functional diarrhea by achieving a passing score on the posttest.

Disclosures

All authors and planners have no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible organizations regarding this educational activity.

Price: $24.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.5 CH
  • DC - BON 2.5 CH
  • FL - BON 2.5 CH
  • GA - BON 2.5 CH
  • NM - BON 2.5 CH
  • SC - BON 2.5 CH
  • WV - BOERN 2.5 CH

Lippincott Professional Development is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Professional Development is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, Florida Board of Nursing, Georgia Board of Nursing, New Mexico Board of Nursing, South Carolina Board of Nursing, and West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses, #50-1223.













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Test Code: NT0124
Published: Jan/Feb 2024
Expires: 3/7/2025
Sources: Nutrition Today
Required Passing Score: 8/10 (80%)
Authors: Lara Tupper, MNutr; Monique Terol, MNutr; Jennifer Utter, PhD; Shannon Morley, BSND
Categories: Gastrointestinal , Nutrition
Specialties: Gastroenterology, Nutrition
Topics: Constipation , Diarrhea , Guar Fiber , Irritable Bowel Disease