Fiber and Related Health and Nutrition Resources
" ... 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
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
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
Further Reading
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. |
