dietary fiber

American  

noun

1. fiber.

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Etymology

Origin of dietary fiber

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

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

Unlike animal-based proteins, plant-based proteins — such as legumes, tempeh, nuts, seeds and protein-packed whole grains, like quinoa and buckwheat — contain dietary fiber, which is essential for digestion and maintaining a healthy gut.

From Salon • Jan. 12, 2025

Researchers also gathered price, food weights, and nutritional information -- calories, macronutrients, sodium, and dietary fiber -- for the food in each image.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2024

By adjusting the presence or absence of a model human gut microbiome and the dietary fiber content for their mouse models, the team found they could turn up or down inflammation.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2024