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  1. Your diet after gastric bypass surgery 
    ... eat less food, and your body may not absorb all the calories from the food you eat. ... After gastric bypass surgery, your body may not absorb enough important vitamins and minerals. You will need ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000173.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Celiac disease – sprue 
    ... ingredients. The damaged intestine is not able to absorb nutrients from food. ... the opening of the intestine. These structures help absorb nutrients. When people with celiac disease eat foods ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000233.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Malabsorption 
    ... problems with the body's ability to take in (absorb) nutrients from food. ... small intestine Enzymes produced by the pancreas help absorb fats and other nutrients. A decrease of these ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000299.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Iron deficiency anemia 
    ... your body can replace Your body does not absorb iron well Your body is able to absorb iron, but you are not eating enough foods ... bleeding Peptic ulcer disease Your body may not absorb enough iron in your diet due to: Celiac ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000584.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Calcium in diet 
    ... form of calcium that your body can easily absorb. Whole milk (4% fat) is recommended for children ... of phosphorus and magnesium, which help the body absorb and use calcium. Vitamin D is needed to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002412.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Anemia caused by low iron - children 
    ... milk makes it difficult for the body to absorb iron. Also, children who drink too much cow's ... may be: The body is not able to absorb iron well, even though the child is eating ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007134.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Anemia caused by low iron - infants and toddlers 
    ... they grow rapidly, infants and toddlers need to absorb a lot of iron each day. Iron deficiency ... intestines Makes it harder for the body to absorb iron Children older than 12 months who drink ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007618.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Short bowel syndrome 
    The small intestine absorbs much of the nutrients found in foods we eat. When two-thirds of the small intestine is missing, the body may not absorb enough food to stay healthy and maintain your ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000237.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Osteomalacia 
    ... problem with vitamin D , which helps your body absorb calcium. Your body needs calcium to maintain the ... Follow a vegetarian diet Are not able to absorb vitamin D well in the intestines, such as ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000376.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Pernicious anemia 
    ... cells that occurs when the intestines cannot properly absorb vitamin B12. ... make enough intrinsic factor, the intestine cannot properly absorb vitamin B12. Common causes of pernicious anemia include: ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000569.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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