FODMAP IS AN ACRONYM THAT stands for Fermentable Oligo-, Di- and Mono-saccharides,
And Polyols. These different carbohydrates were grouped together based on the length
of their carbohydrate chains, resulting in the FODMAP term.
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This term was coined by a group of Australian researchers who theorize that foods
containing these forms of carbohydrates worsen the symptoms of some digestive disorders,
such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). These
short-chain carbohydrates are poorly absorbed in the small intestine, highly osmotic,
and rapidly fermented by bacteria in the gut, which can lead to increased gas, distention,
bloating, cramping, and diarrhea—all symptoms of IBS.
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Published online: September 25, 2012
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This article was written by Wendy Marcason, RD, of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Knowledge Center Team, Chicago, IL. Academy members can contact the Knowledge Center by sending an e-mail to [email protected]
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- PreviewThe Question of the Month article, “What is the FODMAP Diet?” that appeared in the October 2012 issue of the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (p 1696) contained an error. In the first full paragraph in the third column, the end of the second sentence incorrectly reads, “the education done so far has not been by a trained dietitian.” The corrected sentence should read, “the education done so far has only been done by a trained dietitian.”
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