Observational studyDigestive diseases and sciences2018
Adherence to a Low FODMAP Diet in Relation to Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Iranian Adults.
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- Efficacy of a low-FODMAP diet in adult irritable bowel syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis.European journal of nutrition · 2021Pooled it
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- Optimizing Nutritional Balance: Integrating the Mediterranean Diet into Low-FODMAP Nutrition.Microorganisms · 2025Review
- FODMAP Profile of Wholegrain Pasta.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Practices and Barriers in Implementing the Low FODMAP Diet for Irritable Bowel Syndrome Among Malaysian Dietitians: A Qualitative Study.Nutrients · 2024Article
- A Scoping Review of Epidemiological Studies on Intake of Sugars in Geographically Dispersed Asian Countries: Comparison of Dietary Assessment Methodology.Advances in nutrition (Bethesda, Md.) · 2022Article
- How to Implement the 3-Phase FODMAP Diet Into Gastroenterological Practice.Journal of neurogastroenterology and motility · 2022Review
- Development, validation and utilisation of dish-based dietary assessment tools: a scoping review.Public health nutrition · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundMost studies assessing the influence of a low fermentable oligo-, di-, monosaccharides and polyols (FODMAP) diet on irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms were clinical trials with a small sample size.
objectiveThis study was done to examine the association between adherence to a low FODMAP diet and symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome in Iranian adults.
methodsIn this cross-sectional study, data on 3362 Iranian adults were collected. Dietary intakes of study participants were assessed using a validated 106-item self-administered dish-based, semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire. Based on earlier studies, we identified all foods with a high FODMAP content in our dataset. Participants were categorized into quartiles in terms of dietary intakes of these foods. Total FODMAP score for each individual was computed by summing up the scores of all foods. Individuals in the highest quintile of FODMAP score were defined as those with the greatest adherence to the low FODMAP diet. A modified Persian version of the ROME III questionnaire was used for assessment of IBS, which was defined according to ROME III criteria.
resultsAdherence to the low FODMAP diet was significantly associated with low intakes of macro- and micro-nutrients as well as all food groups (P < 0.001 for all). Participants with the greatest adherence to the low FODMAP diet, compared to those with the lowest adherence, had not significantly lower odds for having IBS, either before (95% CI 0.93, 1.58, P < 0.05) or after adjustment for potential confounders (95% CI 0.80, 1.60, P < 0.05). This was also the case for IBS subtypes; such that those with the greatest adherence to the low FODMAP diet, compared to those with the lowest adherence, were not less likely to have these types of IBS.
conclusionIn conclusion, we did not find any significant association between adherence to the low FODMAP diet and IBS. Further studies are required to reach a definite conclusion in this regard.
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