dietary fiber
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of dietary fiber
First recorded in 1975–80
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The white mold Penicillium candidum, which forms the characteristic rind on the soft cheese studied, produces chitin, a dietary fiber that may act as a prebiotic.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
In addition to vitamin C, guava also provides vitamin A, folate, dietary fiber, and small amounts of iron.
From Science Daily ● May 27, 2026
And a regional Super Bowl commercial from Kellogg’s Raisin Bran is set to underline the importance of dietary fiber.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 6, 2026
It’s important to note that brewed coffee already contains soluble dietary fiber.
From Salon ● Jan. 17, 2026
The American Society for Nutrition reported in 2021 that only five percent of men and nine percent of women were eating the recommended daily amount of dietary fiber.
From Salon ● Jan. 17, 2026
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