Assessment and Educational Intervention to Reduce Ultra-processed Food Consumption in Pediatric Patients With IBD

This study is testing an educational program to help children and teenagers with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) — including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis — and their families reduce how much ultra-processed food they eat. Researchers believe that cutting back on ultra-processed foods may help reduce inflammation and improve symptoms. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 10 and 22 years old with a confirmed IBD diagnosis (at least 3 months ago) - Your IBD is currently in remission (not actively flaring, based on standard scores) - You are followed by a gastroenterologist at Connecticut Children's Medical Center - You receive infusion treatments for your IBD at the CCMC infusion center - You are eating normally by mouth without dietary restrictions **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are currently following a special medically prescribed diet (such as Crohn's Disease Exclusion Diet, ketogenic, SCD, gluten-free, or low FODMAP) - You receive nutrition through a feeding tube - You had bowel surgery within the past 3 months - You do not speak English Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.