title: Dietary fiber and health. Council on Scientific Affairs.
abstract: During the last 18 years, considerable research has been conducted on the role of dietary fiber in health and disease. Interest was stimulated by epidemiologic studies that associated a low intake of dietary fiber with the incidence of colon cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and other diseases and disorders. Dietary fiber is not a single substance. There are significant differences in the physiological effects of the various components of dietary fiber. A Recommended Dietary Allowance for dietary fiber has not been established. However, an adequate amount of dietary fiber can be obtained by choosing several servings daily from a variety of fiber-rich foods such as whole-grain breads and cereals, fruits, vegetables, legumes, and nuts.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002784:Cholesterol / Q000097:blood; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000178:diet therapy; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000178:diet therapy; D004043:Dietary Fiber / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000032:analysis / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000178:diet therapy; D005772:Gastrointestinal Transit; D006262:Health; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009765:Obesity / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D004043:Dietary Fiber; D002784:Cholesterol