Dietary Fiber
Even though dietary fiber is not considered a nutrient, health professionals agree that most Americans don't get nearly enough in their diet. So, why is fiber important? What does fiber do? This article answers the questions regarding diet fiber by providing information on the practical aspects of fiber in the diet as well as food sources and their dietary fiber content.
Revised 8/2013. Originally published: 12/2006.
AZ1127-2013
Keywords:
- diet
- fiber
- health
- food
- food sources
- nutrition
- nutrients
Publication Date:
August 2013
AZ1127-2013
Pages:
2 pp.