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Constipation : Prevention

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  • No known prevention

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Constipation
Avoiding constipation altogether is easier than treating it, but involves the same lifestyle measures:Eat lots of fiber. Drink plenty of fluids each day (at least 8 glasses of water per day).
Source:ADAM
Date:August 22, 2008
Constipation
Most Americans consume between 11–18 g of fiber a day. Consumption of 30 grams of fiber and between six and eight glasses of water each day can generally prevent constipation.Thirty-five grams of fiber a day(an amount equal to five servings ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Constipation
Avoiding constipation by making lifestyle changes is easier than treating it. Most American adults only consume between 11 to 18 grams of fiber a day, but to prevent constipation, consumption of 30 to 35 grams of fiber(an amount equal to five serv...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Constipation
Most Americans consume between 11-18 grams of fiber a day. Consumption of 30 grams of fiber and between 6-8 glasses of water each day can generally prevent constipation, and 35 grams of fiber a day(an amount equal to five servings of fruits and ve...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
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