FODMAP Module 03: FODMAPS in Food | Distinguishing High & Low FODMAP Foods
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Module 3:
FODMAPS in Food | Distinguishing High & Low FODMAP Foods
Beth Rosen, RD
- Identify the methods used to measure the FODMAP content of foods.
- Describe the rationale for and application of cut-off values used to classify foods as low in FODMAPs.
- Recognize the main food sources of each FODMAP subgroup and foods particularly rich in one or more FODMAP subgroups.
- Identify the foods where gluten and fructans co-exist and discuss the role of the gluten free, wheat free and low FODMAP diets in people reporting IBS and/or IBS-like symptoms.
- Discuss external factors that impact on the FODMAP composition of fresh and processed foods, such as climate and growing conditions; country of origin; ripeness; crop variety; the part of the plant sampled; ingredients used in processed foods.
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