1. FIBER BY: CASSIE CIRCLE, REED GRIMM, RONALD FRALEY

2. Definition of Fiber. Fiber (Fi-ber) dietary material containing substances such as cellulose, lignin, and pectin, which are resistant to the action of digestive enzymes.

3.  Prunes  Blackberries  Raspberries  Fiber cereals  Artichokes  Oatmeal  Cooked Brown Rice  Wheat Crackers  Carrots  Whole grain breads  Cabbage  Etc. FOODS HIGH IN FIBER…

4. DEFICIENCY IN FIBER There is no name for a deficiency in fiber. However, there are symptoms that you are low in fiber. They are: Constipation Hemorrhoids High blood sugar level High cholesterol levels Weight gain Diet related nausea + tiredness Can result in deadly colon cancer

5. TOXICITY IN FIBER There is not a name for toxicity in fiber However, there are symptoms that you are taking in too much fiber, they are: Gas Bloating Dehydration Prohibits iron from being absorbed early on during digestion. May limit absorption of calcium /other nutrients.

6. Question What is NOT a sign of a person being low on fiber? A.Gas B.Constipation C.Hemorrhoids D. High blood sugar level

7. Answer: Gas

8. FOOD GROUPS THAT CONTAIN FIBER: Grains Vegetables Fruits Dairy

9. Question Whole Grains contain? A.Vitamins and minerals B.Complex carbohydrates C.Fiber D.All of the above

10. Answer: Fiber

11. INTERESTING FACTS: Cooking does not remove fiber from the food. Dehydrating food does not remove fibers from the food. Oat Bran is 50% soluble fiber. Fiber helps over eating, it takes long to chew and that helps the body to know that it is full. That cases you to eat less. Research indicates that fiber has protective effects against Breast Cancer.

12. Question Dietary fiber has no nutritional value, but is still required for optimal health. True or False

13. Answer: True

14. Daily fiber intake recommendations Source: http://factsonfiber.com/getting_enough_fiber.html

15. Question Witch is the best source of fiber? A.Hamburger B.Chicken soup C.Celery stick D.Fiber One® Bar

16. Answer: Fiber One® Bar

17. Recap video on fiber. All About Dietary Fiber - Video Dailymotion

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