Low defaecation frequency in Taiwanese adolescents: Association with dietary intake, physical activity and sedentary behaviour

Abstract

The prevalence of low defaecation frequency was high in Taiwanese adolescents. Decreasing sedentary behaviour and increasing the intake of fluids, vegetables, fruits and whole-grain products among those adolescents with very low intake levels could be helpful in preventing and managing constipation, irrespective of body size and health status.