Prevalence of Functional Constipation and Relationship with Dietary Habits in 3- to 8-Year-Old Children in Japan.

Asami FujitaniTsuyoshi SogoAyano InuiKiyoshi Kawakubo

Published in: Gastroenterology research and practice (2018)

Functional constipation is common among children in preschool and early elementary school in urban areas of Japan. Parents should pay attention to constipation-related symptoms other than defecation frequency. A high-fat diet should be avoided to prevent functional constipation.

Keyphrases

high fat diet
irritable bowel syndrome
adipose tissue
insulin resistance
physical activity
mental health
risk factors
working memory
metabolic syndrome
health insurance
depressive symptoms
sleep quality