Fecal fat

The fat excreted from feces by normal people each day accounts for 10% to 15% of the amount of dry feces. It contains bound fatty acids (5% to 15%), free fatty acids (5% to 13%), and neutral fats (1% to 5%). The feces of normal infants are 50% higher in fat than those of adults, and the content of feces in young children is also 30% higher, and neutral fat is the main factor. People to be checked: patients with jaundice, chronic diarrhea and abdominal pain.