dietary fiber

dietary fiber

n.

Coarse, indigestible plant matter, consisting primarily of polysaccharides, that when eaten stimulates intestinal peristalsis.

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dietary fiber,

n nonnutritive residue and constituent of plant cell walls. Health benefits include enhanced digestion, eased stool passage, energy, anticancer effects, and enhanced colon function.

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dietary fiber,

n a generic term for nondigestible chemical substances found in plant cell walls. Foods high in dietary fiber are fruits, green leafy vegetables, root vegetables, and whole-grain cereals and bread.