The role of low fat diets in the management of gall-bladder disease

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    Abstract

    This paper presents the results obtained from 87 questionnaires completed by dietitians about the dietary management of gall-biadder disease. Of the patients referred to the dietitians, 86% were referred by surgeons. Of the dietitians that responded 77% thought that there was a role for low fat diets in the management of these patients; 92% would advise a low fat diet to help avoid pain, and 11% would advise a low fat diet to patients with gall-bladder disease who did not have pain, steatorrhoea or obesity.

    The paper reviews the available evidence concerning the effect of dietary fat on the gall-bladder; it is concluded that, at present, there is little data to support the therapeutic use of a low fat diet for individuals with gall-stones.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)267-273
    Number of pages7
    JournalJournal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics
    Volume5
    Issue number5
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Oct 1992

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