Table 1

Baseline patient characteristics: mean (range)

Age in years

7.4 (4-13)

Boys, n (%)

15 (75%)

Mean stool frequency per week

0.9 (0-2)

Stool consistency score

2.6 (2-4)

Faecal incontinence episodes per week

9 (0-35)

Pain during defecation

71% (12/17)

Abdominal pain episodes per week

4.2 (0-7)

Tabbers et al. Nutrition Journal 2011 10:19   doi:10.1186/1475-2891-10-19