Low-fiber/low-residue diet
Low-fiber/low-residue diet
A low-fiber/low-residue diet is a type of diet that restricts the intake of foods high in fiber. This diet is often recommended for individuals with certain gastrointestinal conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or diverticulitis, to reduce the volume and frequency of bowel movements.
Pronunciation
- Low-fiber diet: /loʊ-ˈfī-bər ˈdī-ət/
- Low-residue diet: /loʊ-ˈrez-i-doo ˈdī-ət/
Etymology
The term "low-fiber diet" is derived from the English words "low" (meaning small in amount), "fiber" (referring to dietary fiber found in food), and "diet" (the kinds of food that a person habitually eats). The term "low-residue diet" comes from "low" and "residue" (referring to the undigested food, including fiber, that makes up stool).
Related Terms
- Dietary fiber: The part of plant foods that the body can't digest or absorb. It is also known as roughage or bulk.
- Residue: The part of food that remains in the intestines after digestion.
- Gastrointestinal tract: The path through which food travels in the body, from the mouth to the anus.
- Inflammatory bowel disease: A group of inflammatory conditions of the colon and small intestine.
- Diverticulitis: Inflammation or infection of small pouches called diverticula that develop along the walls of the intestines.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Low-fiber/low-residue diet
- Wikipedia's article - Low-fiber/low-residue diet
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