Effect of dairy and non-dairy calcium on fecal fat excretion in lactose digester and maldigester obese adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The effect of dietary calcium (Ca) on fecal fat excretion in lactose maldigestion is not known.

Objective

To investigate the effect of dairy and non-dairy dietary Ca on fecal fat excretion in lactose digesters and maldigesters during moderate energy restriction.

Design

A randomized cross-over trial comparing the effect of 500 mg versus 1500 mg dairy and non-dairy Ca on fecal fat excretion in 34 healthy adults during moderate (-30%) energy restriction induced weight loss for 12 weeks. The participants were classified as lactose digester or maldigester on the basis of breath hydrogen test.

Measurements

Anthropometric parameters and body composition, resting energy expenditure, energy and nutrient intake, fecal fat, physical activity, blood pressure, bl

SUBMITTER: Buchowski MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2836833 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature