ContextDietary composition may affect insulin secretion, and high insulin levels, in turn, may
increase the risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). ObjectiveTo examine the role of fiber …

Background Dietary fiber may decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease and associated
risk factors. We examined trends in dietary fiber intake among diverse US adults between …

OBJECTIVE: To examine relative associations of dietary composition variables with body
mass index (BMI; calculated as kg/m2) among young and middle-aged US adults. We …

Abstract Background/Objectives To evaluate sex and race differences in fiber intakes, which
are understudied in adolescents, and to investigate whether low insoluble and soluble fiber …

Objectives: This study was designed to examine the hypothesis that higher intake of dietary
fiber is inversely related to the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and myocardial …

Background: Epidemiological studies and feeding trials with supplements suggest that fibre
intake is associated with a reduction in cardiovascular risk. However, the effects of changes …

Background Prospective studies suggest that dietary fiber intake, especially water-soluble
fiber, may be inversely associated with the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). Methods …

ContextEpidemiological studies of men suggest that dietary fiber intake protects against
coronary heart disease (CHD), but data on this association in women are sparse …

Objective.—To examine prospectively the relationship between dietary fiber and risk of
coronary heart disease. Design.—Cohort study. Setting.—In 1986, a total of 43 757 US male …

Background: Increased consumption of dietary fiber is widely recommended to maintain or
improve health, but knowledge of the relation between dietary fiber sources and …