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Definition of Fiber.

Fiber (Fi-ber)

dietary material containing substances such as cellulose,

lignin, and pectin, which are resistant

to the action of digestive enzymes.

PrunesBlackberriesRaspberriesFiber cerealsArtichokesOatmeal

Cooked Brown RiceWheat CrackersCarrotsWhole grain breadsCabbageEtc.

FOODS HIGH IN FIBER…

DEFICIENCY IN FIBER

• There is no name for a deficiency in fiber.

• However, there are symptoms that you are low in fiber. They are:

•Constipation•Hemorrhoids•High blood sugar level•High cholesterol levels•Weight gain•Diet related nausea + tiredness•Can result in deadly colon cancer

TOXICITY IN FIBER

• There is not a name for toxicity in fiber

• However, there are symptoms that you are taking in too much fiber, they are:•Gas•Bloating •Dehydration •Prohibits iron from being absorbed early on during digestion.•May limit absorption of calcium /other nutrients.

Question What is NOT a sign of a person being low on fiber?

A.Gas

B.Constipation

C.Hemorrhoids

D. High blood sugar level

Answer:

Gas

FOOD GROUPS THAT CONTAIN FIBER:

•Grains•Vegetables•Fruits•Dairy

QuestionWhole Grains contain?

A.Vitamins and mineralsB.Complex carbohydratesC.FiberD.All of the above

Answer:

Fiber

INTERESTING FACTS:

• Cooking does not remove fiber from the food.

• Dehydrating food does not remove fibers from the food.

• Oat Bran is 50% soluble fiber.• Fiber helps over eating , it takes

long to chew and that helps the body to know that it is full. That cases you to eat less.

• Research indicates that fiber has protective effects against Breast Cancer.

Question

Dietary fiber has no nutritional value, but is still required for optimal health.

True or False

Answer:

True

Daily fiber intake recommendations

Source: http://factsonfiber.com/getting_enough_fiber.html

QuestionWitch is the best source of

fiber?

A.HamburgerB.Chicken soupC.Celery stickD.Fiber One® Bar

Answer:

Fiber One® Bar

Recap video on fiber.

All About Dietary Fiber - Video Dailymotion

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