Early in her career, Rosemarie Fisher often treated patients with diseases like Crohn’s disease. Those patients would lose weight or become malnourished because their intestines couldn’t absorb nutrients properly.“With those patients, it really did trigger my interest in how I can help them by supporting them nutritionally,” said Fisher, professor emeritus of medicine (digestive diseases) at Yale School of Medicine.
Rosemarie Fisher
Photo by Robert A. Lisak, courtesy of the Yale School of Medicine
As a gastroenterologist, Fisher treats patients for a variety of conditions, including malnutrition and short bowel syndrome, and she cares for patients who need nutritional support. She also treats patients with irritable bowel syndrome. For many of her patients, nutrition can play a key role in maintaining their health.In an interview, Fisher discusses common digestive heath issues, why diet is important, and how to improve gut health.The interview has been edited for length and clarity.
• Eat adequate protein, carbohydrates, and fats• Drink water • Get enough fiber
