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Fiber Research
University of Phoenix
SCI 241
February 4, 2010
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Essentially, fiber comes from the cell walls and other indigestible components of plants (Van Horn, 1997). Fiber helps to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, and also helps to regulate digestion within the body. Dietary fiber has a quality that causes the stomach to think that it is full, which is the reason that many people incorporate it into their diet to assist with weight loss and maintenance.
Fiber consists of two main classifications, insoluble (meaning that is does not break down or absorb in water) and soluble (meaning that it can be absorbed and broken down in water). Most fruits and vegetables contain amounts of both soluble and insoluble fiber, but some are...