title: [Role of diet in the treatment of constipation. Review of the literature].
abstract: Constipation represents a common social phenomenon today, correlated with the habits of diet and life. Many studies have shown the lack of alimentary fiber as a cause of constipation. In analyzing the different types, the characteristics, the physical and metabolical action of fiber, it has been shown that it is necessary to introduce fiber into the everyday diet to be able to prevent or cure constipation. In addition, it has been seen that there has been a reduction in the consumption of fiber in many nations and some reasons have been investigated.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Finocchiaro
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pezzana
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Galletti
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Costantino
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Malfi
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Demagistris
mesh_terms: D003248:Constipation / Q000178:diet therapy*; D004043:Dietary Fiber / Q000378:metabolism / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005502:Food; D006801:Humans
vernacular_title: Ruolo della dieta nel trattamento della stipsi. Revisione della letteratura.