{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Why Kids Get Constipated \u2014 And How Parents Can Fix It | Dr. Iris Wang","description":"Constipation isn\u2019t just an adult problem \u2014 millions of kids struggle with it too. On this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Iris Wang, a gastroenterologist at the Mayo Clinic and the author of the children\u2019s book Boo Can\u2019t Poo. Dr. Wang explains why constipation happens in children, how diet and lifestyle affect digestion, and what parents can do to help their kids develop healthy gut habits early in life. \ud83e\udde0 You\u2019ll learn: \u2022 How common constipation is in kids \u2022 How fiber supports a healthy gut microbiome \u2022 Why hydration is essential for digestion \u2022 The surprising role of the pelvic floor in bowel movements \u2022 Practical tips to help picky eaters get more fiber \u2022 How parents can talk about poop without embarrassment Dr. Wang also shares why breaking the \u201cpoo taboo\u201d is so important for long-term health. \ud83d\udcda Get the book Boo Can\u2019t Poo \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ufsIPF \ud83d\ude4f Support The Exam Room Podcast & PCRM \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/bit.ly\/SupportExamRoom - About Us - The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. We combine the clout and expertise of more than 17,000 physicians with the dedicated actions of more than 175,000 members across the United States and around the world. ","author_name":"The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee","author_url":"https:\/\/www.pcrm.org\/podcast","html":"