What is FODMAP? What does the current literature tell us about this intervention?
What will be an ideal response?
• FODMAP are groups of foods that are poorly digested and absorbed and contribute to fermentation in the large intestine, which may cause abdominal pain, cramping, diarrhea, flatulence and gas.
• FODMAP stands for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols (sugar alcohols).
• The current thought regarding this intervention is that it is effective in some patients to exclude these foods in order to identify consistent trigger foods. Several recent studies have demonstrated a significant reduction in IBS symptoms with the FODMAP diet.
• Right now, diet histories and diet recalls should be evaluated and should be used to help identify particular food triggers that may exacerbate symptoms.
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