The importance of dietary fibre in human nutrition

Authors

  • Terezija GOLOB University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty, Jamnikarjeva 101, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
  • Jasna BERTONCELJ University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty, Jamnikarjeva 101, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
  • Mojca KOROŠEC University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty, Jamnikarjeva 101, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14720/aas.2012.99.2.14504

Keywords:

dietary fibre, physiological effects of dietary fiber, health, plant-derived food

Abstract

The paper provides a definition of dietary fiber and describes its role in a human nutrition. Dietary fiber is presented in the respect of the physico-chemical properties and physiological effects. The recommendations for daily intake of fiber and the energy value of dietary fiber are stated. The positive effects of dietary fiber on human health and protection against various diseases are shown. The doubts about the exaggerated importance of dietary fiber in the diet are mentioned.

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Published

26. 10. 2012

Issue

Vol. 99 No. 2 (2012): PLANT PRODUCTION

Section

Review Article

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Copyright (c) 2012 University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty

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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

How to Cite

GOLOB, T., BERTONCELJ, J., & KOROŠEC, M. (2012). The importance of dietary fibre in human nutrition. Acta Agriculturae Slovenica, 99(2), 201–211. https://doi.org/10.14720/aas.2012.99.2.14504
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