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 …

Dietary fibre is a macronutrient whose target of action, as a nutrient, is the gastrointestinal
tract. One of its primary roles is to serve as a substrate for the microflora normally present in …

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 fibre has been consumed for centuries with known health benefits, but defining
dietary fibre is a real challenge. From a functional perspective, dietary fibre is described as …

Background Explanations for the health benefits of dietary fibre have, in the past, been
inconsistent and studies of the physiological effects of dietary fibre were, perhaps, directed …

Dietary fibre has long been established as a nutritionally important, health-promoting food
ingredient. Modern dietary practices have seen a significant reduction in fibre consumption …

Epidemiological studies have consistently demonstrated the benefits of dietary fibre on
gastrointestinal health through consumption of unrefined whole foods, such as wholegrains …

Many studies have found that people on diets high in fibre have reduced risks of certain
diseases such as cancers, coronary heart disease, obesity and possibly diabetes. Fibre is a …

CRC Handbook of Dietary Fiber in Human Nutrition explores the chemistry, analytical
methodologies, physiological and biochemical aspects, clinical and epidemiological studies …

Dietary fiber intake provides many health benefits. However, average fiber intakes for US
children and adults are less than half of the recommended levels. Individuals with high …