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If i have diarreah after eating 2 meals does that mean i didn't get the nutrients or calories from those foods?
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NO: The Calories/Nutrients are absorbed by the stomach/Small Intestine....Diarrhea is usually a large intestinal issue! Hope this helps! Dr Z
Answered 10/8/2016
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