Association Between Chronic Diarrhea and Relative Fat Mass: A Cross-Sectional Study Based on NHANES

Key Points

• Chronic diarrhea is associated with increased relative fat mass among adults with varying health backgrounds.
• An increase in relative fat mass of 5.6% was noted for individuals experiencing chronic diarrhea through the NHANES dataset.
• Cross-sectional study utilizing data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) indicates significant findings.
• This research supports the idea that chronic gastrointestinal issues may contribute to changes in body composition.