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Measurement of low dietary fiber intake as a risk factor for chronic constipation in children.

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In intake of fiber below the minimum recommendation is a risk factor for chronic constipation in children.
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Background:Scarce information exists regarding dietary fiber intake in children with chronic constipation. The objective of this case-control study was to evaluate the intake of fiber as a risk factor for chronic constipation.Methods:Fifty-two children with a mean age of 6.8 ± 3.2 years who

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Intake of fiber below the minimum recommendation is a risk factor for chronic constipation in children.