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Fiber and Related Health and Nutrition Resources Consumer's Corner, Food and Nutrition Information Center " ... information on food and nutrition topics consumers most frequently ask about and link you to the most trustworthy and up-to-date information from both government and non-government sources." Fiber-specific information is included in the "Eating for Health" section. Visit the site " ... provides easy access to the best food and nutrition information from across the federal government. It serves as a gateway to reliable information on nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety for consumers. Visitors can find practical information on healthy eating, dietary supplements, fitness and how to keep food safe. The site is kept fresh with the latest news and features links to interesting sites." For fiber-related information, type "fiber" in the search box. Visit the site National Institutes of Health Founded in 1887, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is one of the world's foremost medical research centers and the federal focal point for medical research in the United States. The National Library of Medicine (NLM), located on the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland, is the world's largest biomedical library. MedlinePlus, a NIH/NLM service, brings together authoritative information from NIH, NLM, and other government agencies and health-related organizations. Use the search feature on any of the three sites for extensive fiber information. Visit NIH, NLM, or MedlinePlus Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Science The Institute of Medicine (IOM) serves as adviser to the nation to improve health. Established in 1970, the IOM's work is organized into seventeen topic areas: mental health, child health, food & nutrition, aging, women's health, education, public policy, healthcare & quality, diseases, global health, workplace, military & veterans, health sciences, environment, treatment, public health & prevention, and minority health. Includes Dietary Reference Intakes: Proposed Definition of Dietary Fiber and Dietary Reference Intakes: Proposed Definition of Dietary Fiber. Visit the site |
Suggested Reading List Building Up Fiber's Healthful Reputation. From FDA's Consumer Magazine. Health benefits of fiber and tips for increasing your fiber consumption. Dietary Fiber: An Essential Part of a Healthy Diet. Mayo Clinic. Role of fiber in your diet and the difference between soluble and insoluble fiber. The Facts About Fiber. American Institute for Cancer Research. How to get enough fiber rich foods to stay healthy and avoid chronic disease. Fiber: Start Roughing It! Harvard School of Public Health. Recommendations for fiber consumption. Fiber: How to Increase the Amount in Your Diet. American Academy of Family Physicians. Reasons for eating fiber and how to get more in your diet. |
