Constipation can be minimised by:
a. adequate protein, adequate vitamins and regularphysical activity
b. adequate fibre, adequate fluid intake and regularphysical activity.
c. adequate fat, adequate fluid intake and regularphysical activity.
d. adequate protein, adequate fluid intake and iron
supplements.
b
Fibre creates bulk and induces peristalsis and a fluid
intake of at least 1500 mL/day keeps intestinal contents
semi-solid.
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