The cost of constipation treatment in nursing homes is estimated at $5000.00 per resident per year.¹
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50 ml Dr. MacLeod's Fruity Fibre | = | 4 slices of wholemeal bread² |
Addition Rate: 14g per 50mls of water
Serving Size 14g
| Average Quantity per Serving | Average Quantity per 100g | |
| Energy | 148kj (35 Cal) | 1060kj (252Cal) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Carbohydrate - total - sugars |
7.5g 7.5g | 53.7g 53.7g |
| Dietary Fibre | 6.0 | 43.1g |
| Fat - total - saturated |
0.0g 0.0g | 0.0g 0.0g |
| Sodium | 17mg | 120mg |
Recommended consumption is once per day, or as required.
Inulin, Sorbitol, Sucrose, Food Acid (330, 331) Flavour, Colour (123, 133)
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Information extracted from:
¹ Frank L, Schmier J, Kleinman L, Siddique R, Beck C, Schnelle J, Rothman M. "Time and Economic Cost of constipation in nursing homes" J AM Med Dir Assoc. 2002 Jul – Aug;3(4):215-23
² Schaefer D, Cheskin L, "Constipation in the Elderly" American Family Physician, Sept 15 1998
