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Had yellow/tan poop last 3 mornings. normal consistency,etc. have eaten nachos, burrito with beans/cheese last few days.could light poop be from food?
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Yes: your intestine has a certain capacity to absorb fats, and if you exceed that capacity, you can get tan colored stools that are fluffy and float on top of the water in the toilet. This is called "steatorrhea."
Answered 12/26/2015
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