- Consumption of Total Fiber and Types of Fiber Are Associated with a Lower Prevalence of Obesity and Abdominal Adiposity in U.S. Adults: NHANES 1999–2006

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- Consumption of Total Fiber and Types of Fiber Are Associated with a Lower Prevalence of Obesity and Abdominal Adiposity in U.S. Adults: NHANES 1999–2006

ABSTRACT

Dietary …ber is de…ned as carbohydrate and lignin that are intrinsic and intact in plants [1]. ´ e recommended intake of dietary …ber is 14 g/1000 kcal [1,2] which is based on protection against cardiovascular disease in prospective, cohort studies. Dietary …ber also has accepted health bene…ts [3] of optimizing gut health [4-6], reducing serum lipids [7-13], and modulating blood glucose [14]. Dietary …ber is linked to lower body weight and protection against weight gain [15-17]. More than 90% of Americans do not meet the …ber recommendation [18].