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| Definition: | Dietary fiber is found in plant foods. Fiber cannot be digested by humans. It has no calories because the body cannot absorb it.
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| Alternative Names: | Diet - fiber; Roughage; Bulk
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| Function: | Dietary fiber provides a feeling of fullness and adds bulk in the diet. This assists digestion and elimination.
Including fiber in your daily diet helps prevent many problems and brings many benefits. It may be helpful in controlling weight by making you feel full sooner. It helps prevent constipation. It may be helpful in the prevention or treatment of diverticulosis, diabetes, and heart disease (ask your health care provider or registered dietician about recommendations for these conditions).
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Review Date: 11/23/2001
Reviewed By: Poune Saberi, M.D., M.P.H., Family Practice and Community Medicine. University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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