Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) can have major impacts on an individual's health and quality of life. As a dietitian, there are a variety of ways you can help identify EPI and support your patient through their EPI treatment. In this video, Valaree, MS, RD, CSO, LDN, CNSC, FAND gives an introductory walk through what EPI looks like and how it's managed.


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Links to our macronutrient digestion videos can be found here:
Protein:    • Protein Digestion and Nutrition Support  
Carbohydrates:    • The Basics of Carbohydrate Digestion  
Lipids:    • Intro to Lipid Digestion and Absorption