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Q: True or false dietary fiber is only found in plant foods?
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Where do you find fiber?

To get fiber, I eat Kellog's Frosted Mini Wheats.


How is dietary fiber produced from carbohydrates?

Dietary fiber is not produced from carbohydrates. Dietary fiber is a type of carbohydrate. There are three main types of carbohydrates: Simple carbohydrates such as sugar, complex carbohydrates such as breads and cereals, and fiber such oat bran or fruit skin. All three types can be found combined but in varying amounts in many foods.


How does fiber contribute to nutrition?

it does not have a lot of calories and usually is not broken down by the body for energy. Dietary fiber is found in plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and whole grains.


What is the dietary material found in grains?

B vitamins and fiber.


Which nutrient is found in plant protein foods and not in animal protein foods?

Fiber


Does milk contain fiber?

no it doesn't and yes it does so hahaha you don't know! :P also do you play call of duty


What is the non-digestible chemical substance found in plants?

The non-digestible chemical substance found in plants is dietary fiber. It is a type of carbohydrate that cannot be broken down by enzymes in our digestive system. Dietary fiber plays a crucial role in promoting healthy digestion and can be found in foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes.


How is soluble dietary fiber defined?

Indigestible Plant Parts Dietary fiber can be soluble, such as pectin, or insoluble, such as cellulose.


What is total fiber?

Total fiber is the sum of dietary fiber and functional fiber. Dietary fiber is found in plant products. It is the naturally occurring nutrient found in grains, fruits, vegetables, beans, peas and nuts. It is all parts of plant food that we can't digest or absorb in the small intestine. Because it passes through our body without being absorbed, it does not have calories


Where can you find fiber in?

Fiber is found in many foods, especially grains, salads and most vegetables.


Where can I find out more about low fiber foods?

Low-fiber foods can aid in digestion for those recovering from gastrointestinal or bowel problems. The Mayo Clinic has prepared a helpful list of low-fiber foods and even a sample low-fiber meal plan which can be found at http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/low-fiber-diet/my00744 .


What are sources of fiber?

Raw fruits and vegetables, whole wheat, and other whole grains. In fact, all dietary fiber is found only in plant foods: fruits, vegetables, nuts, and grains. Meat, milk, and eggs do not contain fiber. Canned and frozen fruits and vegetables contain just as much fiber as raw ones. Drying and crushing, however, destroy the water-holding qualities of fiber. Removing seeds, peels, or hulls also reduces fiber content. Whole tomatoes have more fiber than peeled tomatoes, which have more than tomato juice. Likewise, whole wheat bread contains more fiber than white bread.