Therapeutic role of dietary fibre.
The current status of dietary fibre and fibre supplements in health and disease is reported, and the components of dietary fibre and its respective mechanical and metabolic effects with emphasis on its therapeutic potential are reviewed. Practical management guidelines are provided to help physicians encourage patients identified as having fibre deficiency to increase dietary fibre intake to the recommended level.
Division of Gastroenterology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.
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Fedorak
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Frohlich
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McLennan
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D050260:Carbohydrate Metabolism; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control; D004043:Dietary Fiber / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000172:deficiency / Q000378:metabolism; D005194:Family Practice / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007410:Intestinal Diseases / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000517:prevention & control; D050356:Lipid Metabolism; D008297:Male; D008487:Medical History Taking; D008612:Menu Planning; D008875:Middle Aged; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010353:Patient Education as Topic