Patients with certain malabsorptive disorders may benefit from a:

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Patients with malabsorptive disorders such as pancreatic insufficiency or celiac disease may benefit from a fat-controlled diet to reduce symptoms of diarrhea and malabsorption. A low-fat diet may help reduce the amount of undigested fat in the stool and improve absorption of other nutrients. Patients with malabsorptive disorders have difficulty digesting and absorbing fats. Therefore, a fat-controlled diet would be beneficial in managing their symptoms. Sodium control, high-calorie/high-protein diet, and blenderized liquid diet may not directly address the issue of malabsorption of fats.

Patients with Certain Malabsorptive Disorders May Benefit from A