Low Fat Diet

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Malabsorption of Food and Nutrients

There are a number of medical conditions where the small intestine does not function satisfactorily and food nutrients are not absorbed well. Celiac sprue, malabsorption, intestinal infections and pancreatic disease are some of them. Another cause is surgical removal of a large portion of the small bowel. Under these circumstances, fat and oil in the diet can make symptoms, such as diarrhea, worse. Of course, the physician will want to identify the cause of diarrhea and correct it if possible. Until then, a reduction in dietary fat can be helpful.
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