Dietary Fiber

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Authors
Scottie Misner
Evelyn Whitmer
Publication Date: August 2013 | Publication Number: az1127 Download PDF

Even 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.

Status and Revision History
Revised August 2013
Originally published December 2006