Less than 10% of most Western populations consume adequate levels of whole fruits and
dietary fiber with typical intake being about half of the recommended levels. Evidence of the …

Adequate intake of dietary fiber is associated with digestive health and reduced risk for heart
disease, stroke, hypertension, certain gastrointestinal disorders, obesity, type 2 diabetes …

Background Chronic idiopathic constipation is a common symptom‐based gastrointestinal
disorder responsible for a substantial economic health service burden. Current guidelines …

Abstract The Korean Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility first published guidelines
for chronic constipation in 2005 and was updated in 2011. Although the guidelines were …

Cereal fibers are known to increase fecal weight and speed transit time, but far less data are
available on the effects of fruits and vegetable fibers on regularity. This study provides a …

Abstract Background Many American adults have one or more chronic diseases related to a
poor diet, resulting in significant direct and indirect economic impacts. The 2015-2020 …

Consumption of dietary pulses, including beans, peas and lentils, is recommended by health
authorities across jurisdictions for their nutritional value and effectiveness in hel** to …

Inadequate dietary fiber intake contributes to the prevalent irregularity and constipation in
Western countries. Although eating adequate amounts of fibers from fiber-rich foods, foods …

Background Evidence-based research highlights beneficial impacts of dietary fibre on
several aspects of the gut pathophysiology that are accompanied by a considerable …

Fiber continues to be singled out as a nutrient of public health concern. Adequate intakes of
fiber are associated with reduced risk for cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, certain …