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Fiber Diet Sheet
Fiber is a substance foundin plants. Dietary fiber -- the kind you eat -- is found in fruits, vegetables, andgrains. It is an important part of a healthy diet.
Alternative Names
Diet - fiber; Roughage; Bulk
Function
Dietary fiber adds bulk to your diet. Because itmakesyou feel full faster, it can be helpful in controlling weight. Fiberaids digestion, helps prevent
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