1. Dietary Fiber’s Correlation to Digestion
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2. What is Dietary Fiber?
Complex carbohydrates found in foods the body cannot digest

3. Two Types of Dietary Fiber:
Soluble – dissolves in water
Insoluble – cannot be dissolved in water

4. Soluble Fiber . . .
Found in some fruit, beans & whole grains like oats and bran
Helps control cholesterol levels and diabetes

5. Insoluble Fiber . . .
Found in fruit, vegetables, wheat bran, whole wheat & some beans
Helps the body move food through the digestive tract & aids in the prevention of some cancers (Rectal & Colon)

6. Functions of Dietary Fiber:
Prevents constipation
Absorbs water and aids in a feeling of fullness (feel fuller longer - you may eat less & control your weight)

7. Helps lower the “LDL” or bad cholesterol (this will reduce a person’s risk of heart disease)
Lowers blood sugar levels (this may allow diabetics to reduce their need for insulin)

8. High fiber diets are generally low-fat
Prevents “Diverticulosis” (occurs when bulging pockets form in the intestines and become inflamed)
Helps prevent “Hemorrhoids”

9. Assignment . . .
Open a word document and make two columns (Label soluble & insoluble)
Next, classify the foods (dietary fiber) that you have eaten in the past 48 hours
Do you need to eat more fiber? Why or Why Not?