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Low-fiber/low-residue diet

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A Low residue diet is a diet which is designed to reduce the volume of stools excreted daily. It is similar to a low fiber diet, but it is even more restrictive. It is often used only for short periods of time, because it can be dificult to meet nutritional requirements on this diet.

Conditions that may require a low residue diet

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