Please help my surgeon convince the pharmacist/dietitian!

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This gives a better idea of the proportions in each limb:
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And then explain where the lines are for the DS - and that protein, complex carbs, and in particular fat and fat-soluble vitamins, require pancreatic enzymes and bile (for the fat) to be properly digested and absorbed.

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Interesting blog (not updated in a long time) that I found - she doesn't seem to be a native English speaker, but it's not bad:
http://wlsworld.blogspot.com/2008/05/ds-is-modification-of-bpd.html
This is fantastic, @DianaCox! This will help a lot. Thanks so much :).
 

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