This test measures the amount of fat in your stool. Having too much fat in your stool is called steatorrhea. If you have too much fat in your stool, it may be a sign that food is moving through your digestive system without being broken down and absorbed properly.This is called malabsorption.Having a fecal fat test is the best way to find out if you have malabsorption.f you have too much fat in your stool, it may be a sign that food is moving through your digestive system without being broken down and absorbed properly. This is called malabsorption. Having a fecal fat test is the best way to find out if you have malabsorption.
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Background. 1  This fact sheet focuses on the use of soy by adults for health purposes. 2  Soy, a plant in the pea family, has been common in Asian diets for thousands of years. 3  Soy products are used for menopausal symptoms, bone health, improving memory, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol levels.