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NOT SO SWEET: FRUCTOSE MALABSORPTION.

Authors :
Brown, Lisa S.
Current, Nina
Source :
Today's Dietitian; Sep2011, Vol. 13 Issue 9, p70-76, 7p, 1 Color Photograph
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article focuses on the determination of Americans under fructose malabsorption (FM) and how to treat them. It notes the significance of distinguishing FM from any other condition such as the genetic disorder hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI). It is estimated that FM has affected 30% to 80% of the adult population in the country. It also mentions the susceptibility of children to experience FM.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15404269
Volume :
13
Issue :
9
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Today's Dietitian
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
65469679