High-fiber diet in the treatment of obesity and hypercholesterolemia.
Nine obese patients weighing 20% or more above the desired body weight with ages ranging from 38 to 73 years participated in a study in which they were given Meal Exchange for 1 to 8 months. Meal Exchange is a high-fiber (14.68 gm/2 tbsp) food product composed of nuts, nonfat milk, whole grains, and lactase. Total weight loss and cholesterol levels were recorded. There was significant weight loss and drop in blood cholesterol levels.
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Department of Community Health and Family Practice, Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC 20059.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002784:Cholesterol / Q000097:blood; D004038:Diet, Reducing; D004043:Dietary Fiber / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006937:Hypercholesterolemia / Q000097:blood / Q000178:diet therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009765:Obesity / Q000097:blood / Q000178:diet therapy*; D015431:Weight Loss
D004043:Dietary Fiber; D002784:Cholesterol