title: Fiber as protective against gastrointestinal diseases.
mesh_terms: D001064:Appendicitis / Q000517:prevention & control; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control; D003248:Constipation / Q000517:prevention & control; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D004043:Dietary Fiber / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004238:Diverticulitis / Q000517:prevention & control; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006484:Hemorrhoids / Q000517:prevention & control; D006551:Hernia, Hiatal / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control