Diet and Pediatric Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders in Mediterranean Countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The increased intake of FODMAP (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyol) rich foods has been suggested as a possible trigger of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs). Despite the high FODMAP content, the Mediterranean diet (MD) appears to have beneficial effects on health. Our aim was to evaluate whether the prevalence of FGIDs in different Mediterranean countries may be influenced by FODMAP consumption and adherence to the MD.

Methods

A school-based, cross-sectional, multicenter study was performed in six countries in the Mediterranean area: Croatia, Greece, Israel, Italy, Macedonia, and Serbia. Subjects 4-18 years were examined in relation to their eating habits and the presence of FGIDs, using Rome IV criteria, 3-day foo

SUBMITTER: Strisciuglio C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9183175 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature