Summary In 1969, Denis Burkitt published an article titled" Related disease–related
cause?", which became the foundation for Burkitt's hypothesis. Working in Uganda, he noted …

Obesity is a mostly preventable diet-related disease and currently a major challenge for
human populations worldwide. Obesity is a major risk factor for diseases such as type 2 …

The recent report on Carbohydrates and Health by the Scientific Advisory Committee on
Nutrition concluded that a high fibre intake is associated with reduced risk of a number of …

Background: Dietary fibre consists of non-digestible forms of carbohydrate, usually as
polysaccharides that originate from plant-based foods. Over recent decades, our diet within …

Background Dietary fibre is thought to protect against colorectal cancer but this view has
been challenged by recent prospective and intervention studies that showed no protective …

Throughout history, malnutrition and deficiency diseases have been a problem for our
planet's population. A balanced diet significantly influences everyone's health, and fiber …

Dietary fiber prevents and treats obesity-related disorders. Mechanisms for this protection
include decreased absorption of macronutrients and enhanced satiety. Changes in the gut …

(1) Background: Dietary fiber intake may provide beneficial effects on the components of
metabolic syndrome (MetS); however, observational studies reported inconsistent results for …

Background Previous systematic reviews and meta-analyses explaining the relationship
between carbohydrate quality and health have usually examined a single marker and a …

Certain diseases are absent or rare in countries that have been little affected by
industrialisation. Here diets containing the natural amount of fibre are eaten and result in …