Food
dietary fiber
die·tar·y fi·ber [ dahy-i-ter-ee fahy-ber ]
Subclass of:
Dietary Carbohydrates;
Food
Also called:
Bulk; Roughage
Definitions related to dietary fiber:
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(fiber) In food, fiber is the part of fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains that cannot be digested. The fiber in food may help prevent cancer. In the body, fiber refers to tissue made of long threadlike cells, such as muscle fiber or nerve fiber.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Compounds in food which are not digested by the digestive processes in the human stomach or small intestine.CRCH Nutrition TerminologyCancer Research Center of Hawaii, University of Hawaii, 2021
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Fiber is a substance in plants. Dietary fiber is the kind you eat. It's a type of carbohydrate. You may also see it listed on a food label as soluble fiber or insoluble fiber. Both types have important health benefits. Good sources of dietary fiber include Whole grains; Nuts and seeds; Fruit and vegetables. Dietary fiber adds bulk to your diet and makes you feel full faster, helping you control your weight. It helps digestion and helps prevent constipation. Most Americans don't eat enough dietary fiber. But add it to your diet slowly. Increasing dietary fiber too quickly can lead to gas, bloating, and cramps. Centers for Disease Control and PreventionMedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Remnants of plant cell walls that are resistant to digestion by the alimentary enzymes of man; comprises various polysaccharides and lignins.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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The part of plant foods the body can't digest or absorb. Also called roughage.Harvard Dictionary of Health TermsHarvard Medical Publishing, 2011
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The remnants of plant cell walls that are resistant to digestion by the alimentary enzymes of man. It comprises various polysaccharides and lignins.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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