The Manner in Which Food Controls the Bulk of the Feces

Article1 December 1936THE MANNER IN WHICH FOOD CONTROLS THE BULK OF THE FECESRAY D. WILLIAMS, M.S., W. H. OLMSTED, M.D.RAY D. WILLIAMS, M.S., W. H. OLMSTED, M.D.Author, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-10-6-717 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ExcerptEveryone is fully aware that the causes of constipation are numerous. It is often very difficult to determine the relative importance of each factor. There are many normal people who, although consuming very concentrated, highly purified, non residue diets, are nevertheless rarely constipated. Others there are who in spite of using all possible dietary aids are not able to have a daily evacuation of the bowels. So there is considerable doubt in our minds as to whether food is the main factor in determining the regularity of stool evacuation. 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