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dietary fiber

American  

noun

  1. fiber.


Etymology

Origin of dietary fiber

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

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The team's research pointed to one major factor: the amount of dietary fiber in the host's diet.

From Science Daily Jul. 10, 2026

Lee noted that dietary fiber falls into two main categories.

From Science Daily Mar. 8, 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

But on the flip side, exceeding the recommended amounts of daily dietary fiber can cause several unpleasant GI symptoms, like bloating, abdominal pain, flatulence and constipation.

From Salon Jan. 17, 2026

It’s important to note that brewed coffee already contains soluble dietary fiber.

From Salon Jan. 17, 2026

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