Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) Practice Exam

A person with constipated symptoms may pass bowel movements fewer than how many times a week?

1. Five

2. Four

3. Three

4. Two

The correct answer is: Three

Individuals with constipation typically experience infrequent bowel movements, defined as having fewer than three bowel movements per week. When someone is constipated, the stool is often harder and more challenging to pass, leading to a decrease in bowel movement frequency. Passing fewer than three times a week is widely recognized in the medical community as a symptom of constipation. In addition to the frequency, factors such as stool consistency and the need to strain during bowel movements also play a significant role in the diagnosis of constipation. Thus, a person who experiences bowel movements fewer than three times a week is likely to be affected by this condition.